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Shohei Ohtani electrifies Dodgers with mammoth home run in NLCS Game 4

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Harris, J. (2026, October 16). Shohei Ohtani electrifies Dodgers with mammoth home run in NLCS Game 4. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/sports/shohei-ohtani-electrifies-dodgers-with-mammoth-home-run-in-nlcs-game-4/

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Shohei Ohtani broke his home run drought with a 428-foot shot during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, snapping an MLB career-long 25-game homer streak. This came after striking out in his first at-bat and following manager Dave Roberts' decision to move him back to the leadoff position due to recent encouraging batting practice swings and a strong performance in Game 3. Ohtani's emotional reaction included flinging his bat, celebrating with teammates, and providing the Dodgers with their first significant momentum of the series as they faced elimination.

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Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1982. The Brewers won all four games, marking an unexpected upset against the two-time defending champions. Key moments included Game 3, where Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead home run, and the bullpen's crucial late-game performances throughout the series. Former Cy Young winner John Smoltz criticized the Dodgers' pitch selections, noting they put the Brewers in advantageous positions. The World Series will feature the Brewers against either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays, starting on October 23rd. This matchup highlights teams known for their strategic approach and athleticism over financial might.

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🔮 After striking out in his first at-bat Thursday night, Ohtani delivered the kind of moment the Dodgers had been waiting for all October, unloading on a down-and-in cutter from ex-Dodger Dustin May to give the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead in their elimination game.

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Shohei Ohtani returned to his old spot in the batting order for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. asserted

Ohtani → return → Series

And right on cue, the four-time MVP found his old swing. asserted

MVP → find → swing

After striking out in his first at-bat Thursday night, Ohtani delivered the kind of moment the Dodgers had been waiting for all October, unloading on a down-and-in cutter from ex-Dodger Dustin May to give the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead in their elimination game. uncertain

Dodgers → strike → game

The 428-foot drive marked Ohtani’s first home run since Aug. 18 –– snapping an MLB career-long 25-game homer drought. asserted

drive → mark → drought

It was also accompanied by a rare show of raw emotion from the 32-year-old slugger, who flung his bat, raised his arms and then looked back toward the dugout with a scream as he skipped up the first base line. asserted

he → accompany → line

After returning to the bench, he remained fired up while exchanging high fives with his teammates. asserted

he → return → teammates

Thursday marked the first time this postseason Ohtani had hit leadoff –– having been dropped from his customary spot amid a dreadful slump over the last couple months while battling right arm and left knee injuries. asserted

Ohtani → mark → injuries

However, manager Dave Roberts was encouraged by the swings Ohtani had taken in batting practice in recent days, as well as a Game 3 performance in which he reached base three times and roped a 113 mph single –– his hardest-hit ball since June –– in his final at-bat of the night. asserted

he → encourage → night

Thus, with the team’s season on the line in the face of a three-games-to-none series deficit, Roberts decided to put Ohtani back at the top of the batting order. asserted

Roberts → decide → order

The superstar immediately paid off the decision, giving the Dodgers true momentum for the first time in this NLCS. asserted

superstar → pay → NLCS

Shohei Ohtani electrifies Dodgers with mammoth home run in NLCS Game 4

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