New York Mets shortstop Kazuo Matsui hit his first home run of spring training on Monday as he made his long awaited debut in the infield in an 11-9 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mets shortstop Kazuo Matsui makes a throw to first base during a spring training game against Los Angeles in Vero Beach, Fla. New York beat the Dodgers 11-9.
Matsui's first home run as a major leaguer came at the expense of Dodgers pitcher Tanyon Sturtze in the top of the third inning from the left side of the plate, with one out and no runners on base.
The switch-hitting Matsui led off for the Mets while playing solid defense at shortstop.