In their final game action until they face the Dodgers on Tuesday, the Cubs regained some positive momentum with a 4-2 win against the Yomiuri Giants of the NPB. The Cubs looked much better than their previous exhibition, a sign that they may finally be acclimated to the unique environment that Tokyo provides.

In the Cubs’ 4-2 win against the Yomiuri Giants in an exhibition game Sunday, Boyd threw four shutout innings in relief, in the latest step of his spring training buildup. And, pitching in the Tokyo Dome in front of 42,000 fans, he clocked in at least 94.5 mph five times.

Catch the Chicago Cubs and the Yomiuri Giants in the Tokyo Series on MLB Network this Sunday. The Cubs will play a second exhibition game against one of the top teams in Japan before starting a two-game regular season set against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.