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Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws to the plate during the first inning of their exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on Sunday (Saturday night PT) in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hiroto Saiki works against the Dodgers during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out against the Hanshin Tigers during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out next to Hanshin Tigers catcher Seishiro Sakamoto during the first inning of their Japan Series exhibition game on Sunday (Saturday night PT) in Tokyo. The Dodgers lost, 3-0. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hiroto Saiki works against the Dodgers during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell works against the Hanshin Tigers during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers players watch from the dugout during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hiroto Saiki works against the Dodgers during the second inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Teruaki Sato reacts as he fliles out during the first inning in an exhibition game against the Dodgers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández smiles during the second inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Yusuke Ohyama flies out against the Dodgers during the second inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, bottom, swings in the on-deck circle during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game between the Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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The Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas lines out against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani prepares to bat against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, bottom center, bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani flies out against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani flies out against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Fans at the Tokyo Dome watch during an exhibition game between the Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, left, checks on Hanshin Tigers catcher Seishiro Sakamoto during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, top right, sits in the dugout with teammates during the third inning of their exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Teruaki Sato hits a three-run home run against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Teruaki Sato runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Teruaki Sato gestures after hitting a three-run home run against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Teruaki Sato (8) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Fans cheer after the Hanshin Tigers’ Teruaki Sato hit a three-run home run during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Dodgers on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell, middle, reacts during a mound visit in the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hiroto Saiki works against the Dodgers during the fifth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Shota Morishita (1) gestures after hitting a double next to Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers relief pitcher Matt Sauer works against the Hanshin Tigers during the fifth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Takumu Nakano, left, dives back to first base on a pick-off attempt as Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman takes the throw during the fifth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Ukyo Maegawa swings at a pitch against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Javy Guerra works against the Dodgers during the sixth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow works against the Hanshin Tigers during the sixth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Ukyo Maegawa singles against the Dodgers during the sixth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hidetaka Okadome prepares to pitch against the Dodgers during the seventh inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hidetaka Okadome works against the Dodgers during the seventh inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Yuki Sakaeda steals second base in front of Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman during the seventh inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Takuma Kirishiki works against the Dodgers during the eighth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Kai Ueda (62) throws to first base after forcing out the Dodgers’ Austin Barnes at second base on a double play hit into by Chris Taylor during the eighth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Hanshin Tigers pitcher Daichi Ishii works against the Dodgers during the ninth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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The Dodgers’ James Outman, left, reacts after striking out next to Hanshin Tigers catcher Seishiro Sakamoto (12) during the ninth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers infielder Kike Hernández, left, reacts with pitcher Tyler Glasnow after their exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, shakes hands with pitcher Tyler Glasnow after an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, foreground left, and Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa, foreground right, pose for photos with players and coaches after an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, left, signs autographs for fans before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Mookie Betts walks onto the field before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, left, signs autographs for fans before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas, left, greets a member of MISAMO, a subunit of the K-pop girl group TWICE, after the ceremonial first pitch before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game between the Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Members of MISAMO, a subunit of the K-pop girl group TWICE, throw out the ceremonial first pitch before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game between the Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Members of MISAMO, a subunit of the K-pop girl group TWICE, throw out the ceremonial first pitch before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game between the Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto, left, and Roki Sasaki (11) stand on the field with teammates before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas poses for photos with members of MISAMO, a subunit of the K-pop girl group TWICE, before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game between the Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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From left, the Dodgers’ Tommy Edman, Shohei Ohtani and Manager Dave Roberts stand on the field during a national anthem before an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers players stand during the national anthem of Japan before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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From top left, the Dodgers’ Tommy Edman, Shohei Ohtani and Manager Dave Roberts stand on the field before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, middle, waves between pitcher Landon Knack (96) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto before in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, middle left, greets Manager Dave Roberts before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, middle, walks on the field before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani walks on the field before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws to the plate during the first inning of their exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on Sunday (Saturday night PT) in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
THE GAME: The Hanshin Tigers held the Dodgers to just three hits and beat the reigning World Series champions, 3-0, in an exhibition game on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night PT) at the Tokyo Dome.
HITTING REPORT: The Tigers also shut out the Chicago Cubs and held them to three hits in an exhibition game on Saturday. … Right-hander Hiroto Saiki pitched the first five scoreless innings against the Dodgers, striking out seven. … Shohei Ohtani took just two at-bats in Sunday’s game, striking out the first time up on a pitch in the dirt and flying out to center field in his second at-bat. … Max Muncy, Austin Barnes and Andy Pages had the Dodgers’ only hits, all singles.
PITCHING REPORT: Neither team had a hit through the first three innings with Dodgers starter Blake Snell retiring the first nine batters he faced, five on strikeouts. In the fourth inning, though, Snell put runners on with a walk and a single then gave up a three-run home run to Teruaki Sato. Snell allowed one more hit and struck out seven in 4⅓ innings. … Tyler Glasnow pitched four scoreless innings, allowing one hit, walking one and striking out six. The game was played for a full nine innings despite the Tigers being the home team.
UP NEXT: Dodgers (RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto) vs. Chicago Cubs (LHP Shota Imanaga), Tuesday, 3:10 a.m. PT, at Tokyo Dome, FOX (Ch. 11), SportsNet LA, 570 AM