Major League Baseball starts on the 8th of Japan time.
The Angels, whose first pitcher Shohei Ohtani will be the opening pitcher, will play against the Astros after 11:00 am.
The starting pitcher has been announced, and Otani will apply the rules newly introduced from this season and will participate as the "starting pitcher and first designated hitter" for the first time in history.
We will keep you updated on the progress of the match.
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[Astros] (First strike)
No. 1 Second: Artube
No. 2 Designated hitter: Brantley
No. 3 Third: Bregman
No. 4 Left: Alvarez
No. 5 First: Griel
No. 6 Right: Tucker
No. 7 Short: Penha
No. 8 Center: McCormick
No. 9 Catcher: Maldonado
Starting pitcher: Valdes
[Angels] (second attack)
No. 1 Designated hitter: Otani
No. 2 Center: Trout
No. 3 Third: Lendon
No. 4 Second: Duffy
No. 5 Left: Adele
No. 6 First: Walsh
No. 7 Catcher: Stussy
8th Light: Marsh
9th Short: Fletcher
Starting Pitcher: Otani
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The Angels will be headquartered in the opening round against the Astros, who won the American League last season.
Otani served as the opening pitcher for the first time in the fifth year of the major league, and applied the rule that the starting pitcher can also participate as a designated hitter, which was newly introduced this season, and became the first "starting pitcher and designated hitter" in history. I will participate.
Otani is scheduled to have about 90 balls in the opening game, but he can continue to play as a batter even after getting off the mound.
Otani had a batting average of 20% and 8 minutes as a batter in the open game, and made good adjustments as a pitcher by hitting three home runs. We are welcoming the opening.