Shohei Ohtani made MLB history Friday night with a performance that stunned fans and analysts alike. The Japanese phenom hit three home runs and pitched six scoreless innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Milwaukee Brewers. This win completed a sweep for the Dodgers and secured their spot in the World Series.
According to MLB.com, Ohtani is now the only player in league history to hit multiple home runs in a game he also pitched. He achieved this milestone with his second homer in the fourth inning and added a third in the seventh. On the mound, Ohtani dominated by striking out 10 batters over six scoreless innings.
Before this historic performance, only 12 MLB players had ever hit three home runs in a postseason game, and just 26 pitchers had recorded at least 10 strikeouts without allowing a run. Ohtani has now joined both exclusive groups—and stands alone as the only player to accomplish both feats in the same game.
Fans and sports analysts flocked to social media to praise the performance as one of the greatest in baseball history. ESPN and MLB Network highlighted the unprecedented combination of pitching and hitting dominance showcased by Ohtani.
Ohtani’s Dodgers have also achieved a significant team milestone. They became the first franchise to win back-to-back pennants since the Philadelphia Phillies did so in 2009. This marks Los Angeles’ fifth trip to the World Series in nine seasons. The Dodgers will now attempt to become baseball’s first repeat champions since the New York Yankees won three consecutive World Series titles from 1998 to 2000.
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