The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres showcased their dominance in exhibition games against local teams in Seoul, South Korea, ahead of their highly anticipated matchup to kick off the 2024 MLB season. Both teams were perfect in four exhibition games, with standout performances from players like Ha-Seong Kim and Will Smith.
Ha-Seong Kim’s two home runs and four RBIs led the Padres to a 5-4 victory over the LG Twins of the Korean professional baseball league. Meanwhile, the Dodgers secured a 5-2 win over the Korean National Team, with catcher Will Smith and 3B Max Muncy making significant contributions.
The two NL West rivals will face off in a two-game series in Seoul, marking the first major league games ever played in Korea. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN, with Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to start for the Dodgers, and Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove taking the mound for the Padres.
The success of both teams in the exhibition games sets the stage for an exciting start to the 2024 MLB season, with high expectations for competitive matchups between the Dodgers and Padres as the season unfolds.