Los Angeles Dodgers Defeat Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Historic MLB Opening Day at Tokyo Dome
Dodgers Triumph Over Cubs in Historic Opening Day at the Tokyo Dome TOKYO -- In a historic season opener at the Tokyo Dome, the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The matchup marked a significant milestone as it featured the first all-Japanese starting pitching duel in MLB Opening Day history. Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the mound for the Dodgers, delivering an impressive five-inning performance. He allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four batters, earning him the win and marking his first victory of the season (1-0). Opposite him, Cubs' left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched effectively for four innings, keeping the Dodgers hitless and walking four batters but ultimately did not factor into the decision. The game was tightly contested until the fifth inning, when the Dodgers capitalized on Cubs reliever Ben Brown (0-1). A crucial throwing error by second baseman Jon Berti opened the door for ...