Shohei Ohtani Back in the Leadoff Spot and Crushes a 3-Run Homer for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 4
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back atop the batting order, Shohei Ohtani responded with a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday.
In the NLCS Game 4, Shohei Ohtani reclaimed his leadoff position and delivered a powerful three-run homer to aid the Los Angeles Dodgers. Facing elimination, Ohtani crushed a 428-foot drive to right-center off former teammate Dustin May, giving the Dodgers a 4-0 lead in the second inning. It marked the first home run for the Dodgers in the series and Ohtani's first since Aug.
18 at Colorado. Ohtani reacted with elation, raising his arms and cheering towards the Dodgers' dugout before rounding the bases. Kyle Tucker led off the second inning with a single, followed by Teoscar Hernández' single, putting runners at the corners. Andy Pages' single brought in Tucker with two outs. After struggling with knee and arm injuries, Ohtani returned to the leadoff spot under the guidance of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Ohtani's performance was a turning point for the Dodgers, who were trailing 3-0 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the best-of-seven series.
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