2025年MLB季後賽正式開打，首日賽事可說是星光熠熠、戲劇性十足。其中最受全球球迷矚目的焦點，毫無疑問是「二刀流奇蹟」大谷翔平（Shohei Ohtani）迎來生涯首場季後賽先發登板。面對強敵費城人隊（Philadelphia Phillies），大谷展現出身為聯盟最具統治力球星的實力——他主投6局，送出9次三振，僅失3分，不僅穩定壓制對手火力，最終更拿下個人生涯首場季後賽勝投，幫助洛杉磯道奇隊（Los Angeles Dodgers）以強勢姿態拿下分區系列賽首戰。

對於大谷翔平而言，這場比賽意義非凡。自從加盟道奇後，他不僅以超凡的打擊表現再度奪下國聯MVP，今年無意外將再次榮獲MVP。如今在投手丘上再度證明自己能在高壓的季後賽舞台掌控全局。賽後，美媒紛紛盛讚他「以首戰即勝，宣告真正的季後賽時代開始」。

不僅如此，道奇陣中的另一位關鍵人物「西語老師」——特奧斯卡·埃爾南德斯（Teoscar Hernández），也成為逆轉戰局的英雄。比賽進行到第7局上半，道奇仍以微弱劣勢落後，埃爾南德斯在滿壘局勢下轟出關鍵的三分全壘打（3-run homer），帶領球隊完成逆轉，最終確定勝局。這已是他本季季後賽的第3發全壘打，三場比賽三轟的火熱手感，讓球迷笑稱他是「季後賽最恐怖的打者」。

此外，道奇隊陣中另一位日籍球星、年輕火球投手佐佐木朗希（Rōki Sasaki）也完成歷史性一刻。身為球隊終結者，他在比賽最後登板，展現宛如雷霆般的壓制力，以高達102英里（約164公里）的速球連飆三振，成功守住勝果，收下他在大聯盟生涯中的首個季後賽救援成功（save）。這讓人不禁感嘆，日系投手在道奇的組合——大谷與佐佐木——幾乎是夢幻級配置。

綜觀今日的比賽，道奇隊的勝利展現出球隊的完整戰力：大谷翔平的王牌投球、特奧斯卡的致勝一擊、佐佐木朗希的關門表現，三人共同構築起季後賽首戰的經典勝利。另一方面，藍鳥隊在葛雷羅的帶領下火力全開，給洋基上一堂震撼教育。

而另一場焦點戰，多倫多藍鳥隊（Toronto Blue Jays）則以壓倒性的10比1大勝紐約洋基隊（New York Yankees），比賽過程幾乎呈現一面倒的態勢。年輕強打小弗拉迪米爾·葛雷羅（Vladimir Guerrero Jr.）在首局便開轟，敲出個人季後賽生涯首支全壘打——一發漂亮的陽春炮，點燃全場士氣。更令人驚嘆的是他在守備端的表現，他在中局階段憑藉機敏的反應與精準的傳球，單人完成一次雙殺守備美技，成為比賽轉折點之一。這場9分差的勝利，也寫下洋基隊史上季後賽第三大比分失利紀錄，對這支傳統豪門而言可謂奇恥大辱。

The 2025 MLB postseason officially kicked off with a dazzling opening day full of star power and drama. The biggest story that captivated fans around the world was undoubtedly the postseason debut of the “two-way phenomenon,” Shohei Ohtani. Taking the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the formidable Philadelphia Phillies, Ohtani showcased exactly why he’s considered one of the most dominant players in baseball today.

Pitching six strong innings, Ohtani struck out nine batters while allowing just three runs, effectively neutralizing Philadelphia’s offense. His poised and commanding performance earned him his first career postseason victory, leading the Dodgers to a crucial win in Game 1 of the division series.

For Ohtani, this game carried profound significance. Since joining the Dodgers, he has not only continued to excel as a hitter—virtually locking up another National League MVP award—but has also reasserted himself as a force on the mound. His ability to shine under postseason pressure silenced any doubts about his two-way durability. Following the game, U.S. media outlets lauded him as “the man who has officially ushered in a new postseason era,” praising both his composure and sheer dominance.

The Dodgers’ comeback victory also featured heroics from another key player: Teoscar Hernández, affectionately nicknamed the “Spanish Teacher” by fans. With the Dodgers trailing by a narrow margin in the top of the seventh inning, Hernández came to the plate with the bases loaded and crushed a three-run home run that completely flipped the momentum. His blast secured the Dodgers’ comeback win and continued his incredible postseason streak—three home runs in three games, earning him the reputation as “the most dangerous hitter in the playoffs.”

Meanwhile, another rising star stole the spotlight in the Dodgers’ bullpen. Rōki Sasaki, the young Japanese fireballer, achieved a milestone moment in his major league career. Entering as the closer, Sasaki dominated the ninth inning with overpowering 102 mph (164 km/h) fastballs, striking out all three batters he faced. He sealed the victory and recorded his first career postseason save, further fueling excitement over the Dodgers’ “dream duo” of Japanese aces—Ohtani and Sasaki.

Altogether, the Dodgers’ win demonstrated the team’s complete strength and depth: Ohtani’s ace-level pitching, Hernández’s game-changing homer, and Sasaki’s lights-out closing combined to produce a textbook postseason victory.

In another highlight of the day, the Toronto Blue Jays delivered a stunning 10–1 blowout against the New York Yankees, in what became one of the most lopsided postseason defeats in Yankees history. The young slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ignited Toronto’s offense early, smashing a solo home run in the first inning—his first career postseason homer—that electrified both the stadium and his teammates.

Guerrero also shined defensively, executing an extraordinary solo double play in the middle innings with quick reflexes and pinpoint accuracy, effectively crushing any hope of a Yankees rally. The nine-run loss went down as the third-largest postseason defeat in Yankees franchise history, a bitter embarrassment for one of baseball’s most storied teams.

In summary, the first day of the 2025 MLB postseason delivered everything fans could ask for—historic performances, emerging legends, and unforgettable moments. Shohei Ohtani’s triumphant playoff debut marked the beginning of a new chapter in his already legendary career, while Rōki Sasaki and Teoscar Hernández proved that the Dodgers’ lineup is built for October dominance. On the other side, Guerrero Jr.’s power display signaled the rise of a new generation ready to challenge baseball’s old guard.