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✓ Link copied to clipboard! Catch the Chicago Cubs and the Hanshin Tigers in the Tokyo Series on Marquee Sports Network this Friday. The Cubs have made the trip to Japan and will play in this exhibition game before starting the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.
Shota Imanaga #18 and Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs pose for a portrait prior to working out at the Tokyo Dome on March 14, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
Shota Imanaga #18 and Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs pose for a portrait prior to working out at the Tokyo Dome on March 14, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
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How to Watch Cubs vs Hanshin Tigers:Date: Friday, Mar. 14, 2025Time: 11:00 PM ESTChannel: Marquee Sports NetworkStream: Fubo (Try for free)The Chicago Cubs are one of the most popular teams in Japan thanks to Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki both being on the team. The two Japanese stars will return to their home country to play in front of their biggest fans as they kick off the 2025 season.Imanaga was spectacular in his first MLB season, posting a 15-3 record with a 2.91 ERA in 2024 en route to being selected to the NL All-Star team. He will look to be even better this season as he tries to cement himself as one of the best starting pitchers in the league.Suzuki is entering his fourth year with the Cubs and has been great in his own right since coming over to Chicago. The outfielder has a .278 batting average and has hit 55 home runs in his first three MLB seasons.This is the first of two tune-up games before the Cubs open up the regular season against the defending champion Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.Who will win this game on Friday? Tune in to the Marquee Sports Network at 11:00 PM EST to see who comes out ahead. Start your free trial of Fubo now to get started watching.Live stream the Cubs vs Hanshin Tigers on Fubo: Start your free trial now!Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
