"Cubs 1 - Dodgers 4" (18th, Tokyo Dome)

Regarding Dodgers infielder Freddie Freeman, who was suddenly removed from the starting lineup due to discomfort in his left ribs, the head coach Roberts emphasized after the game that it was a minor injury, saying, "It's not that serious, and we'll check his condition tomorrow."

Freeman was suddenly announced as a change in the starting lineup during the pre-game ceremony. In the lineup announced just after 3:00 p.m., he was listed as the third batter and first baseman. He was also taking batting practice during pre-game practice, so the change came just before the start of the game. It was an unexpected accident.

Even so, he sat on the bench during the game and cheered on the team. Ohtani also revealed that "morale was high because he was on the bench."

Betts, who was not feeling well, returned to Japan on the 17th, and the team was left without two of its proud MVP trio, but the team's batting line was led by Ohtani's two hits and two runs, and they came from behind to win.