[HIGHLIGHTS] Shohei Otani hits a timely hit in his first 4th at-bat in the OP game, keeping his batting average in good shape

Shohei Otani started as the No. 2 designated hitter in an exhibition game against last season's National League champion team, the Diamondbacks, held in Glendale, Arizona.

Otani had 1 hit, 1 RBI, and 1 walk in 3 at-bats in this game. His batting average in exhibition games is.533, which is good. He hit his first curveball, hitting the right field line for a timely two-base hit in his fourth at-bat.