Ohtani's Tokyo Triumph: Dodgers Take Down Cubs 6-3

Shohei Ohtani made a dazzling return to the Tokyo Dome, smashing a solo homer that helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. This win allowed the Dodgers to sweep the two-game series in Japan, showcasing their explosive offense.

Alongside Ohtani's impressive homer, Kiké Hernández added a two-run blast, while Tommy Edman contributed with a solo shot of his own. Ohtani's fifth-inning homer barely cleared the right-center fence, leading to a review by umpires before it was confirmed, extending the Dodgers' lead to 6-2.

Roki Sasaki, making his big-league debut, had a mixed outing, allowing one run and one hit over three innings. However, he struggled with control, walking five batters, including one that forced in a run. Landon Knack (1-0) secured the win, delivering two scoreless innings in relief.

In the ninth inning, Alex Vesia earned the save, skillfully navigating through a two-out jam. Shortstop Miguel Rojas made a highlight-reel play for the final out, diving to his right to snag a grounder from Matt Shaw and firing a strong throw to first base.

On the Cubs' side, left-hander Justin Steele (0-1) faced a challenging outing, giving up five runs in four innings, including the homers from Hernández and Edman. Jon Berti stood out for Chicago, collecting three of the team's eight hits.

The Dodgers played without key players Freddie Freeman (ribs) and Mookie Betts (illness) for the second consecutive game. Manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic that both will be ready for the domestic season opener on March 27.