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MLB Tokyo Series 2025 highlights: Dodgers open season with 4-1 win vs. Cubs

Updated: Mar 18, 2025 - 9:01 AM ET

The opening day of the 2025 MLB season is officially in the books, as the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday in the opening game of the Tokyo Series on FOX.

The Cubs are expected to be competitive this season after trading for three-time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker, but the Dodgers once again showed why they're in a tier of their own on Tuesday, even with with Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman sidelined.

Here are the highlights from the MLB's season opener with live analysis from FOX Sports MLB writer Rowan Kavner!

Mar 18, 2025 - 9:00a ET

Ohtani seals the deal

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Mar 18, 2025 - 8:58a ET

Final score: Dodgers 4, Cubs 1

Mar 18, 2025 - 8:49a ET

Ninth inning

Mar 18, 2025 - 8:22a ET

Seventh inning

Mar 18, 2025 - 7:42a ET

Fifth inning

Mar 18, 2025 - 7:25a ET

Imanaga bows out

Mar 18, 2025 - 7:14a ET

Fourth inning

Mar 18, 2025 - 7:06a ET

Third inning

Mar 18, 2025 - 6:53a ET

Second inning

Mar 18, 2025 - 6:34a ET

First inning

Mar 18, 2025 - 6:17a ET

It's Sho-time!

Mar 18, 2025 - 2:37a ET

Starting lineups

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