Ryu Hyun-jin to Face Test Against Indians

Ryu Hyun-jin of the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Cleveland Indians in an exhibition game on Thursday.

The Dodgers will be split into two teams to face the Indians and the Mexican national team from the World Baseball Classic.

Though the Dodgers have not yet officially announced their starting pitcher, the Indians said their starting pitcher Justin Masterson would face Ryu.

Ryu had a rough debut against the Los Angeles Angels last Saturday, giving up four hits, one walk and two runs in two innings.

The Indians also have a strong line-up of hitters despite being at the bottom of the league in recent years. The team traded Choo Shin-soo to the Cincinnati Reds but reinforced the team roster during the off-season.

englishnews@chosun.com / Mar. 06, 2013 10:20 KST