Dodgers fall short in 9-7 loss to Cubs despite Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer – NBC Los Angeles

In a thrilling matchup between two powerhouse teams, the Chicago Cubs emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 9-7 on Friday. Seiya Suzuki led the charge for the Cubs with three RBIs, while Michael Busch, facing his former team, added a crucial home run. The Cubs extended their winning streak to five games, showcasing their dominance on the field.

The game featured a showdown between two of the best Japanese players in the majors, Shohei Ohtani and Seiya Suzuki. Ohtani impressed with a two-run homer in his first game at Wrigley Field, but Suzuki stole the spotlight with a two-run double and a sacrifice fly, contributing significantly to the Cubs’ offensive onslaught.

Despite a strong performance from Teoscar Hernández, who had three hits and four RBIs for the Dodgers, it was not enough to overcome the Cubs’ relentless offense. Freddie Freeman also made his presence felt, scoring three runs for the Dodgers in their first true road game of the season.

On the pitching front, Drew Smyly secured the win for the Cubs, while Adbert Alzolay notched his first save of the season. Bobby Miller of the Dodgers struggled on his 25th birthday, giving up five runs in just 1 2/3 innings.

The Cubs will look to continue their winning streak as they face off against the Dodgers again in the upcoming games, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga taking the mound for their respective teams. The stage is set for an exciting series between these two powerhouse teams.