Major League Baseball player Masanao Yoshida makes his first long hit in an exhibition game, also playing against Naoyuki Uesawa. Yoshida of the Red Sox started as the No.
5 designated hitter in the exhibition game against the Rays held in Fort Myers, Florida on the 5th. Pitcher Uezawa, who came off the mound in the second inning, threw 50 pitches, allowing two hits and one run, with three walks and one strikeout. The Rays were in a pinch with two walks, allowing a timely hit and losing one point.