Rays Naoyuki Uesawa started pitching in the exhibition game and pitched well, allowing 1 run in 4 innings. He is aiming for promotion to the major leagues from a minor league contract with the Rays.
He was hit on three bases in the 4th inning and allowed a sacrifice fly to the next batter, resulting in a loss of 1 point, but he pitched 4 innings and got off the mound with 3 hits, 1 run, and 3 strikeouts. He had pitched in three exhibition games and was struggling with an ERA in the 20-point range.