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Shohei Ohtani in Angels’ lineup vs. A’s on Opening Day in Oakland

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The A’s Opening Day lineup is much as expected for Thursday’s game against the Angels at the Coliseum - and the Angels’ lineup is most intriguing.

Japanese two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his major-league debut at Oakland, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter.

“Limited video on him, a few at-bats this spring, we’re going to have to play it by ear,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said of the team’s scouting report, “Kendall Graveman will go with his (own) strengths and we’ll make adjustments on the way.