Dodgers Triumph in Historic Tokyo Season Opener, Ohtani Shines
In a historic match, the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 4-1 in Tokyo, led by Ohtani and Yamamoto as MLB celebrates the start of the season.
The Dodgers were a long way from Los Angeles on Tuesday but with Shohei Ohtani and two more Japanese stars they were the home team for Tokyo fans in a historic MLB season-opening 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
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Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off the 2025 MLB season with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. Shohei Ohtani notably excelled, contributing two hits and scoring twice. Yoshinobu Yamamoto secured the win with five strong innings, marking the first all-Japanese starting pitching matchup on opening day. The Dodgers capitalized on a mid-game rally, scoring three runs against Cubs reliever Ben Brown. The atmosphere was electric in Tokyo, reflecting baseball's deep connection with Japanese culture, as thousands attended to witness this historic matchup featuring several star players, including Ohtani and rookie Roki Sasaki.
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