The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993 after defeating the Seattle Mariners in a tense ALCS, while the Los Angeles Dodgers, a dominant team with a strong postseason performance, await them in the championship series starting October 24 in Toronto.
Shohei Ohtani delivered one of the greatest postseason performances in baseball history during Game 4 of the NLCS, striking out 10, pitching six scoreless innings, and hitting three home runs, including a 469-foot blast, surprising even his Dodgers manager with his extraordinary display of talent.
Shohei Ohtani's remarkable performance in Game 4 of the NLCS, where he hit three home runs and struck out 10 batters in six innings, is ranked among the greatest individual performances in MLB postseason history, highlighting his dominance alongside legendary feats by Reggie Jackson and Don Larsen.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy's ongoing comments downplaying his team and hyping the Dodgers backfired, as the Brewers were swept in the NLCS, highlighting the ineffectiveness of his underdog rhetoric.
Shohei Ohtani delivered an historic performance in the NLCS, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 as the Dodgers swept the Brewers to advance to the World Series, with Ohtani earning NLCS MVP honors for his extraordinary two-way play.
Shohei Ohtani delivered an historic performance in the NLCS, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters as a pitcher, leading the Dodgers to their 26th World Series appearance and earning NLCS MVP honors, after a recent slump that prompted a change in his approach.
Shohei Ohtani delivered an extraordinary performance by pitching six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and hitting three home runs, leading the Dodgers to a four-game sweep of the Brewers and into the World Series, cementing his status as one of baseball's greatest players.
Shohei Ohtani's historic performance, including three home runs and 10 strikeouts as a pitcher, led the Los Angeles Dodgers to sweep the Milwaukee Brewers and advance to the World Series, with the team aiming for back-to-back championships.
Shohei Ohtani delivered a historic performance in Game 4 of the NLCS, hitting three home runs and pitching into the seventh inning with 10 strikeouts, helping the Dodgers aim for a World Series return. His feats included the first leadoff homer by a pitcher in postseason history and becoming the first Dodgers player with two multi-homer games in one postseason, showcasing his exceptional two-way talent.
The Dodgers lead the NLCS 3-0 over the Brewers, with Shohei Ohtani delivering a standout performance including two home runs and pitching a scoreless game, putting the Dodgers on the brink of returning to the World Series for the first time since 2009. The Brewers face elimination in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from reaching the World Series after a dominant 3-0 lead in the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, with Game 4 featuring Shohei Ohtani on the mound. The Dodgers' strong pitching and team effort have kept them ahead, and they are poised to complete the sweep despite potential setbacks in the game.
The NLCS is close to ending with the Dodgers leading 3-0 over the Brewers, while the ALCS is tied after the Blue Jays' comeback. Injuries are impacting both series, with key players like Jackson Chourio and Anthony Santander sidelined, and others like Bryan Woo expected to contribute in relief roles.
Shohei Ohtani has the potential to achieve a playoff feat in the NLCS that Babe Ruth never did, by hitting a home run and winning pitcher in the same game, highlighting his unique two-way talent despite recent struggles at the plate.
The Dodgers took a 3-1 lead in the NLCS after a strategic and resilient 3-1 win over the Brewers at Dodger Stadium, positioning themselves one win away from the World Series, with key contributions from their pitching staff and timely hitting.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to reaching the World Series for the first time in 16 years after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 in Game 3 of the NLCS, taking a 3-0 series lead. Key performances included Tommy Edman, who was named NLCS MVP, and strong pitching from Glasnow and Sasaki. The Dodgers are one win away from the series victory, with Game 4 upcoming, while the Brewers face a tough challenge after losing their last 10 postseason road games.