MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Chicago Cubs twice in Tokyo (24 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in their season opener on Tuesday and then 6-3 on Wednesday in Tokyo. Los Angeles is the defending World Series champions and previously faced the Hanshin Tigers in a exhibition game in Tokyo before playing the Cubs.



Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani waves to fans after his second game against Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 19, 2025. The Dodgers defeated the Cubs 6-3 after defeating them 4-1 on Tuesday. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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The Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws a pitch in the first inning. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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The Cubs' Justin Steele throws a pitch in the first inning. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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Ohtani hits a home run in the fifth inning. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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