Cubs Edge Dodgers in Thrilling Series Opener

Cubs Edge Out Dodgers in Nail-Biting Series Opener

Chicago, IL – April 12, 2025 – In a thrilling showdown at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in a tightly contested matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final out.

The game, which kicked off a highly anticipated three-game series, saw strong performances from both teams. Cubs’ ace Justin Steele delivered six solid innings, allowing just two runs while striking out seven. However, it was a clutch two-run homer by Ian Happ in the bottom of the sixth that proved to be the difference-maker, putting the Cubs ahead for good.

The Dodgers, led by Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, fought back hard. Betts launched a solo shot in the third inning, while Freeman added an RBI double in the fifth. A late rally in the eighth saw Shohei Ohtani drive in a run with a scorching single, but Cubs closer Héctor Neris shut the door in the ninth, securing the win.

Key Moments:

Top 3rd: Mookie Betts homers to left, giving the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead.

Bottom 5th: Cody Bellinger ties the game with an RBI single against his former team.

Bottom 6th: Ian Happ crushes a two-run blast off Dodgers reliever Ryan Brasher, making it 4-2.

Top 8th: Ohtani cuts the deficit to one with an RBI single, but the Dodgers strand the tying run at second.

Postgame Reactions:

Cubs Manager Craig Counsell: 'Great team win. Justin set the tone, and Ian came through when we needed him.'

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts: 'We had our chances. Just couldn’t get that big hit late.'

The series continues tomorrow, with Tyler Glasnow slated to start for the Dodgers against Cubs’ Shota Imanaga. First pitch is set for 1:20 PM CT.

Final Score: Cubs 4, Dodgers 3
W: Justin Steele (2-0) | L: Ryan Brasher (0-1) | SV: Héctor Neris (4)

Fans can expect more fireworks as these two NL powerhouses clash again in what’s shaping up to be a must-watch series.

— MLB Correspondent

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