MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher against China, Japan's first opponent in this year's World Baseball Classic. He was also the designated hitter, batting third in the lineup, during the game at Tokyo Dome on March 9.
Japan won that game 8-1 with Ohtani getting the win. He pitched four innings, giving up one hit with five strikeouts, while going 2 for 4 at the plate with two walks, a double and two RBIs.
From the dugout, manager Hideki Kuriyama watched the two-way player and reportedly murmured, "Looks like he's turned out fine."
