The Major League Baseball regular season kicked off with a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo Dome, Japan. The Dodgers won 4-1 in a series that features several Japanese stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki. The excitement was evident as fans flocked to Tokyo Skytree for a fan experience center, where they enjoyed food, batting cages, and interactions with mascots and players’ cardboard figures. Diehard American fans also made the trip to support their team, with one fan expressing that they would do anything for the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani, the reigning National League MVP, signed a record contract with the Dodgers and is a key player in the series, despite still recovering from shoulder surgery. Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. expressed admiration for Ohtani, comparing him to iconic athletes like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. The Tokyo Series sold out quickly, with tickets going for high prices, but fans described the experience as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Japan is a vital market for baseball, with the sport being hugely popular in the country, and the success of the exhibition games between the Dodgers, Cubs, and Japan’s Hanshin Tigers highlights the growing global nature of America’s pastime.
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