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Photos as the Chicago Cubs open the regular season at the Tokyo Dome against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2025.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong tosses his batting helmet after striking out in the seventh inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong tosses his batting helmet after striking out in the seventh inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell heads to the dugout after checking on second baseman Jon Berti who was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell heads to the dugout after checking on second baseman Jon Berti who was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (72) smothers the ball as Cubs second baseman Jon Berti steals second base in the eighth inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (72) smothers the ball as Cubs second baseman Jon Berti steals second base in the eighth inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier wipes off sweat in the ninth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs pitcher Ryan Brasier wipes off sweat in the ninth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs on a double in the ninth inning against the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs on a double in the ninth inning against the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smiles while being congratulated after a 4-1 win over the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smiles while being congratulated after a 4-1 win over the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, makes a face at a toddler relative of designated hitter Seiya Suzuki while posing for pictures with Suzuki's family after a 4-1 loss to the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, makes a face at a toddler relative of designated hitter Seiya Suzuki while posing for pictures with Suzuki's family after a 4-1 loss to the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, right, switches out a broken bat in the eighth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, right, switches out a broken bat in the eighth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ takes off his batting gloves after striking out to end the fifth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ takes off his batting gloves after striking out to end the fifth inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ dives for an RBI single hit by Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the fifth inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ dives for an RBI single hit by Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the fifth inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya connects for an RBI double against the Dodgers in the second inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya connects for an RBI double against the Dodgers in the second inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya celebrates after hitting an RBI double against the Dodgers in the second inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya celebrates after hitting an RBI double against the Dodgers in the second inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya, left, congratulates starting pitcher Shota Imanaga after finishing the first inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya, left, congratulates starting pitcher Shota Imanaga after finishing the first inning against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki breaks the bat on a line out against the Dodgers in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki breaks the bat on a line out against the Dodgers in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson gestures after hitting a single against the Dodgers in the second inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson gestures after hitting a single against the Dodgers in the second inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs second baseman Jon Berti fields a grounder from Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs second baseman Jon Berti fields a grounder from Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Cubs in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Cubs in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga throws against the Dodgers in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga throws against the Dodgers in the first inning at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs players and coaches stand for the American and Japanese national anthems before the opening day game against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs players and coaches stand for the American and Japanese national anthems before the opening day game against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A Pokemon character is dressed in a Cubs jersey as designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) exits the dugout for the opening day game against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A Pokemon character is dressed in a Cubs jersey as designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) exits the dugout for the opening day game against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Actor Bill Murray, right, listens to men talk before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Actor Bill Murray, right, listens to men talk before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cheerleaders wearing Dodgers jerseys pose for pictures before a two-game series between the Dodgers and Cubs to start the regular season at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cheerleaders wearing Dodgers jerseys pose for pictures before a two-game series between the Dodgers and Cubs to start the regular season at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs fan Ayuka Muramatsu sits first in her section to watch batting practice before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs fan Ayuka Muramatsu sits first in her section to watch batting practice before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Kosuke Fukudome, right, laughs with colleagues before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Kosuke Fukudome, right, laughs with colleagues before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former MLB players Ken Griffey Jr., left, and CC Sabathia watche batting practice for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former MLB players Ken Griffey Jr., left, and CC Sabathia watche batting practice for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans reach for a batting practice home run ball before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Fans reach for a batting practice home run ball before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A baseball fan makes a heart shape symbol while posing for pictures in front of the Tokyo Dome before the Cubs and Dodgers play a two-game series to start the regular season on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A baseball fan makes a heart shape symbol while posing for pictures in front of the Tokyo Dome before the Cubs and Dodgers play a two-game series to start the regular season on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Jinsuke and Ikue Go are instructed by a security worker to step back as they watch batting practice for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Jinsuke and Ikue Go are instructed by a security worker to step back as they watch batting practice for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Dexter Fowler watches batting practice for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Dexter Fowler watches batting practice for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele laughs while talking with a reporter before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele laughs while talking with a reporter before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Kosuke Fukudome throws the ceremonial first pitch for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Kosuke Fukudome throws the ceremonial first pitch for the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Pokemon characters wear Cubs and Dodgers jerseys for the opening day game game at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Pokemon characters wear Cubs and Dodgers jerseys for the opening day game game at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A pregame ceremony takes place before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A pregame ceremony takes place before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, left, and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga head to the dugout after warming up for the opening day game against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, left, and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga head to the dugout after warming up for the opening day game against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) stand as Cubs players are introduced for the game at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) stand as Cubs players are introduced for the game at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Musician Yoshiki performs the American and Japanese national anthems before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Musician Yoshiki performs the American and Japanese national anthems before the opening day game between the Cubs and Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Stadium workers in suits prepare before the gates open a two-game series between the Dodgers and Cubs to start the regular season at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Stadium workers in suits prepare before the gates open a two-game series between the Dodgers and Cubs to start the regular season at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Angel Ortega and Savannah Crespo, from the Roscoe Village neighborhood, sit for pictures at a stairwell painted like the Wrigley Field marquee at the Tokyo Dome before the Cubs and Dodgers play a two-game series to start the regular season on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo. They booked a hotel and flight to Tokyo with anticipation of getting tickets online, but a glitch prevented them from securing the tickets to attend games. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Angel Ortega and Savannah Crespo, from Roscoe Village neighborhood, sit for pictures at a stairwell painted like the Wrigley Field marquee at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025. They booked a hotel and flight to Tokyo with anticipation of getting tickets online, but a glitch prevented them from securing the tickets to attend games. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)