Dodgers Sweep Brewers, Advance to World Series Behind Ohtani's Historic Performance
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, securing a World Series berth. Shohei Ohtani's historic three-homer, 10-strikeout performance led the team.
Subscribe to unlock this story
We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $5/month, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!
Get StartedHave an account? Sign in
Overview
- The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, clinching their spot in the World Series.
- Shohei Ohtani delivered a historic two-way performance, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters while pitching shutout ball into the seventh inning.
- Ohtani's exceptional contributions earned him the NLCS MVP award, making him the only player in league history to achieve such a feat in a single game.
- This marks the Dodgers' fifth World Series appearance in nine seasons and their first NLCS sweep in 16 attempts, winning back-to-back pennants for the first time since 2009.
- The Dodgers now have the opportunity to win their third World Series title since 2020 and potentially become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century.
Report issue
Read both sides in 5 minutes each day
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by consistently employing highly evaluative and superlative language to portray Shohei Ohtani's performance as historic and unparalleled. They emphasize his individual brilliance and the Dodgers' dominant victory through editorial choices, creating a narrative of awe and exceptionalism. This collective approach highlights the extraordinary nature of his achievement.
"Ohtani became the first player in history to hit three home runs, strike out 10 batters and pitch six shutout innings."
USA TODAY"Shohei Ohtani delivered one of the greatest performances in baseball history as defending champions the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the World Series."
BBC News"Ohtani hit three mammoth homers and struck out 10 while pitching shutout ball into the seventh inning, and the Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers out of the National League Championship Series with a 5-1 victory in Game 4 on Friday night."
Associated Press"Ohtani hit three home runs Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers to advance to the World Series for the second time in two years."
NBC NewsArticles (7)
Center (4)
FAQ
No FAQs available for this story.
History
- This story does not have any previous versions.