Shohei Ohtani played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ advancement to the World Series with a striking 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, completing a 4-0 series sweep. Ohtani achieved a notable feat, hitting three home runs while also striking out 10 Brewers batters, setting a Major League Baseball postseason record for this dual achievement.
At 31 years old, Ohtani’s performance is historically significant; he became the first pitcher since Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves in 1942 to accomplish three home runs in a single game. After the game, Ohtani reflected on his experience, emphasizing teamwork and expressing hope that fans around the world would enjoy the celebration.
Entering the game with a previous eight-game home run drought, Ohtani made an immediate impact by striking out three batters in the first inning. He then demonstrated his hitting ability with a 446-foot home run and another impressive hit of 469 feet that exited the stadium. This performance adds to Ohtani’s already remarkable record from the previous season, where he became the first player to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same year.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani’s performance, calling it unprecedented. He noted Ohtani’s ability to consistently exceed expectations in remarkable ways. Following this victory, the Dodgers are set to face either the Toronto Blue Jays or the Seattle Mariners in the World Series, with the Mariners currently leading their series 3-2.
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