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Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers and strikes out 10 in Dodgers' clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers

Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers and strikes out 10 in Dodgers' clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers

Summary

Shohei Ohtani played a key role in the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. He hit three home runs and struck out 10 batters, helping the Dodgers win 5-1 and advance to the World Series. This performance earned Ohtani the NLCS MVP title.

Key Facts

  • Shohei Ohtani hit three home runs and struck out 10 batters in the game.
  • The Dodgers won 5-1 against the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS.
  • Ohtani's performance led the Dodgers to sweep the Brewers out of the series.
  • The Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the fifth time in nine seasons.
  • Ohtani was named the NLCS MVP.
  • This victory gives the Dodgers a chance to become the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles since 2000.
  • Ohtani became the 12th big league player to hit three homers in a postseason game.
  • The Dodgers are making their 23rd World Series appearance in franchise history.

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