Ohtani ends homer drought with blast in NLCS Game 4

First since Aug. 18 with Dodgers facing sweep

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Shohei Ohtani with a blast. His first HR since Aug. 18 Dodger Stadium is going nuts Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani homered at Dodger Stadium during NLCS Game 4. The blast ended a homerless stretch dating to Aug. 18.

Why it matters: Los Angeles entered Game 4 down 3-0 to Milwaukee and facing elimination. Production from the leadoff spot is central after Ohtani stayed in the lineup following a Tuesday evaluation and back-to-back losses to open the series.

By the numbers: First HR since Aug. 18; Dodgers were hitting .088 with runners in scoring position this postseason before Teoscar Hernandez single; league playoff average .212.

What to watch: Game 4 will decide whether Los Angeles extends the series. Ohtani's timing at leadoff bears watching in the late innings.

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@BNightengale 2026-10-16T00:49:24.507193+00:00

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