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Shohei Ohtani’s Two-Way Masterclass Seals Dodgers’ NL Pennant

Analysts are calling the feat one of MLB’s greatest single-game displays, backed by unprecedented hitting and pitching benchmarks.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Ohtani threw six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and hit three home runs in a 5-1 Game 4 win that completed an NLCS sweep of the Brewers.
  • He became the only player since at least 1906 to record double-digit total bases (12) and strikeouts (10) in the same game, drawing comparisons to Rick Wise and Tony Cloninger.
  • The Dodgers star was named NLCS MVP and posted '4 more' on Instagram, later crediting the win to a team effort through his interpreter.
  • Video and social posts captured a brief moment of frustration when Ohtani was removed in the seventh inning, a minor footnote to the overwhelmingly celebratory reaction.
  • Fan David Flores ended up with Ohtani’s third home-run ball and is considering selling it after receiving offers, while claims about the second ball remain unverified.