Shohei Ohtani Thrills Tokyo Dome Crowd with Home Run in Exhibition Game

Returning to Japan with the Dodgers, Ohtani delivered a two-run homer during an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, igniting excitement among fans.

Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run home run in the third inning of the Dodgers' exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome, delighting a crowd of over 42,000 fans.
This marks Ohtani's first game in Japan as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, following his historic 2024 season where he became MLB's first 50-50 player and helped secure a World Series title.
The Tokyo Dome crowd erupted in celebration, underscoring Ohtani's immense popularity in Japan, where his return has been widely anticipated and celebrated with extensive media coverage and fanfare.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and teammates praised Ohtani's ability to consistently rise to big moments, noting his knack for meeting high expectations on and off the field.
The Dodgers are in Japan for the Tokyo Series, with regular season games against the Chicago Cubs scheduled for next week at the Tokyo Dome.

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