On the mound, right-hander Hiroto Saiki threw five dominant innings, giving up just one hit and one walk while striking out seven. Saiki struck out Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to start the game and then coaxed a harmless popup from the slugger in the fourth.

The Los Angeles Dodgers had their struggles against Hanshin Tigers ace Hiroto Saiki and suffered a 3-0 loss in their final exhibition game at the Tokyo Dome.

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be without one of their star players on Tuesday when they begin a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, to kick off the MLB season. According to reports, shortstop Mookie Betts is dealing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be healthy enough and over it before Tuesday's opening game.

Mookie Betts’ status for the Tokyo Series opener on Tuesday is in question as the Dodgers star continues to battle an illness. Betts, who did not play in the Dodgers’ two exhibition games over the weekend,