Shohei Ohtani's Unstoppable Night: Dodgers Cruise to World Series

Los Angeles, USASat Oct 18 2025
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Shohei Ohtani put on a show that left everyone in awe. He didn't just hit three home runs; he launched them like rockets, with the farthest one flying 469 feet. But that's not all. He also struck out 10 batters while pitching, making it look easy. The Dodgers won big, 5-1, and swept the Brewers right out of the National League Championship Series. This wasn't just any game. It was a historic performance. Ohtani became the first pitcher ever to hit a leadoff home run in the postseason. He also joined an elite club of players who've hit three homers in a single playoff game. His three home runs alone covered a staggering 1, 342 feet. On the mound, he was just as dominant, allowing only two hits and keeping the Brewers' batters guessing. The Dodgers are now headed to the World Series, aiming to become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back championships. This is their fifth trip to the Fall Classic in nine seasons. They've been on a roll, winning nine out of their last ten playoff games. The Brewers, meanwhile, had a great season but couldn't keep up with the Dodgers' powerhouse lineup and pitching. Ohtani's teammates were in awe of his performance. Freddie Freeman, last year's World Series MVP, joked that he had to pinch himself to make sure Ohtani wasn't made of steel. Even the Brewers' manager, Pat Murphy, couldn't help but praise Ohtani's incredible night. The Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, called it the greatest postseason performance of all time. The Brewers had never been swept in a playoff series longer than a best-of-three, but the Dodgers made it happen. Their starting rotation was unstoppable, allowing only two earned runs in 28 2/3 innings. The Dodgers are now one step closer to making history, and it's all thanks to a night that will be remembered for a long time.
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