In an unprecedented move within baseball history, the Dodgers commenced the 2024 MLB season in Seoul, South Korea. The series, aptly named the Seoul Series, unveiled these two titans competing in their first regular-season game in South Korea. The iconic Gocheok SkyDome played host as the Dodgers squared off against the San Diego Padres.

The Dodgers stole the limelight during the offseason, primarily due to landing Shohei Ohtani, hailed as one of baseball’s premier talents. However, it was not the much-lauded MVP trio that clinched the opener, but rather the lineup’s lower ranks, demonstrating depth in the team’s roster.

Their first game was a showcase of endurance and agility, climaxing in a remarkable four-run eighth-inning rally, all initiated on a routine grounder that took an unexpected turn. Shohei Ohtani became the game-changer, wrapping up the rally with an RBI that marked a lasting impression on his debut for the Dodgers.

Despite the odd flaws marking the premier game, including a substantial ball-to-mitt error by Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth, the Dodgers triumphed over the Padres, ending with a solid 5-2 win. The success of the Seoul series established an international footprint for MLB, with Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers giving the sport a memorable debut in South Korea.