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Angels' Shohei Ohtani bats again, will pitch Friday in a 'B' game

Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 on Tuesday in his second game as the Angels' designated hitter.

Given his schedule, he's not likely to bat in another game until Sunday, bringing into question how he'll maintain his swing with so much downtime.

Overcoming a lack of consistent playing time on offense will be one of the major obstacles as Ohtani tries to become a member of the starting rotation and a regular contributor with his bat.

"I was able to put some good swings on the ball," Ohtani said. "I think it was productive.