Dodgers Secure 4-1 Victory Over Cubs in Historic Tokyo Series Opener

Shohei Ohtani shines with two hits and two runs as the 2025 MLB season begins with a landmark all-Japanese pitching matchup.

The Dodgers defeated the Cubs 4-1 in the first game of the Tokyo Series, marking the start of the 2025 MLB season.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga faced off in the first-ever Opening Day matchup between two Japanese starting pitchers in MLB history.
Shohei Ohtani played a pivotal role for the Dodgers, contributing two hits, including a double, and scoring twice in front of an enthusiastic Tokyo Dome crowd.
The Dodgers' bullpen retired 16 consecutive Cubs batters, solidifying the team's victory after a fifth-inning rally fueled by defensive errors and timely hits.
The Tokyo Series highlights MLB's ongoing efforts to expand its global reach, with five Japanese players featured and sold-out games drawing immense fan enthusiasm.