Dodgers Sweep Cubs in Tokyo Series as Ohtani and Sasaki Shine
Shohei Ohtani's home run and Roki Sasaki's MLB debut highlighted the Dodgers' 6-3 win in Game 2, completing a two-game sweep in Japan.
- Shohei Ohtani thrilled the Tokyo Dome crowd with a solo home run in Game 2, his first of the 2025 season, confirmed after a video review.
- Roki Sasaki showcased his potential in his MLB debut, striking out three but struggling with control, issuing five walks over three innings.
- The Dodgers' offense was powered by home runs from Ohtani, Tommy Edman, and Kiké Hernández, securing a 6-3 victory over the Cubs in Game 2.
- The Tokyo Series drew sellout crowds of 42,000 per game, emphasizing MLB's growing international appeal and Japan's rich baseball culture.
- This marked the first MLB Opening Day featuring an all-Japanese starting pitching matchup, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga in Game 1.
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