Tanaka excited to face Ohtani (the hitter)
(MLB.com New York Yankees)

Though the Yankees will not face Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher in this series, right-hander Masahiro Tanaka said that he is looking forward to facing Ohtani the hitter on Saturday, when Tanaka will be on the mound for New York. The countrymen exchanged pleasantries in the Angel Stadium outfield on Friday, with Ohtani seeking out Tanaka.