Shohei Ohtani hits one of Dodgers' three homers to beat Tigers in their home opener
Briefly

In their home opener for the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series championship with a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The game showcased characteristics reminiscent of their championship roster, including timely hitting by Teoscar Hernández and Shohei Ohtani, and solid starting and relief pitching. The pre-game ceremony highlighted their previous success as they raised the 2024 championship banner and featured notable figures like Ice Cube and Kirk Gibson. Their celebratory outfits included gold-trimmed jerseys, adding to the festivities surrounding their title defense.
Timely offense, epitomized by Teoscar Hernández's go-ahead, three-run home run in the fifth inning, showcased the Dodgers' championship-winning capabilities in their home opener.
Over a 30-minute pregame ceremony, the Dodgers raised a '2024 World Champions' banner; Ice Cube delivered the Commissioner's Trophy, marking a festive celebration of their triumph.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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