Dodgers Sweep Cubs in Tokyo Series as Ohtani and Sasaki Take Center Stage

Shohei Ohtani's home run and Roki Sasaki's MLB debut highlighted the Dodgers' 6-3 victory, completing a two-game sweep at the Tokyo Dome.

Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the season in the fifth inning, thrilling the Tokyo Dome crowd and extending the Dodgers' lead to 6-2.
Roki Sasaki made his MLB debut for the Dodgers, pitching three innings with three strikeouts, five walks, and one earned run in a performance marked by flashes of brilliance and control issues.
The Dodgers' offensive power was on full display with home runs from Ohtani, Tommy Edman, and Kiké Hernández in the second game of the series.
The Tokyo Series featured a strong Japanese presence, with five Japanese players participating and sold-out crowds celebrating a cultural milestone for baseball in Japan.
Both teams now return to the United States to continue their regular season preparations, with the Dodgers building momentum as defending World Series champions.