On March 22, 2014, the Arizona Diamondbacks faced the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the earliest season opener in MLB history. The matchup necessitated a shortened Spring Training as teams adjusted for international travel. Clayton Kershaw's outstanding performance, allowing only one run in 6.2 innings, helped secure a 3-1 victory for the Dodgers. However, Kershaw later sustained a back injury, impacting his participation in the domestic season opener. Despite this setback, the Dodgers thrived, claiming their second consecutive NL West title but were eliminated in the postseason by the St. Louis Cardinals.
On March 22, 2014, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers met at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia for Opening Day, marking the earliest start to a season in MLB history.
Clayton Kershaw, in his fourth consecutive Opening Day start, showcased his skills by allowing just one run in 6.2 innings, reinforcing his Cy Young form and leading the Dodgers to victory.
Despite losing Kershaw to a back injury for the domestic season opener, the Dodgers maintained their momentum, securing a second consecutive National League West title that season.
As MLB embraced international play, the Dodgers continued to engage fans globally, playing in the Seoul Series in 2023 and the future Tokyo Series in 2025.
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