Shohei Ohtani Hits Controversial First Home Run in Tokyo Series

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit his first home run of the season during the team's 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, although the play was marked by controversy due to a potential spectator interference. The home run, which came in the fifth inning, was initially ruled a fair ball despite replays suggesting that a fan may have touched it before it cleared the wall. Umpires upheld the call after a review, allowing Ohtani's homer to stand and giving the Dodgers a 6-2 lead at the time. The incident created a memorable moment for a young fan who caught the ball after it was thrown back by Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Ohtani's performance continued a strong start to the season, as he had also contributed to the Dodgers' win the previous day. After this series, the Dodgers will return to the U.S. for further spring training before the regular season begins on March 27.