Summary
Shohei Ohtani had an exceptional game for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), striking out 10 batters and hitting three home runs. This performance helped the Dodgers clinch the National League pennant and earned Ohtani the NLCS MVP title.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS.
- He struck out 10 batters and did not allow any runs over 6-plus innings.
- Ohtani hit three home runs in the same game, with one leaving the stadium.
- The Dodgers president, Andrew Friedman, called it the greatest postseason performance ever.
- Ohtani was awarded the National League Championship Series MVP.
- His performance helped the Dodgers secure a second consecutive National League pennant.
- Before this game, Ohtani had a batting average of .158 in the series.
- The Dodgers are now heading to the World Series.