Ohtani snaps drought with three-run shot in NLCS Game 4

First since Aug. 18 with Dodgers facing sweep

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run since August to help open up Game 4 of the NLCS. https://t.co/7Ckkj8Zymz Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani drove a three-run home run to open Game 4. It built a 4-0 lead and marked his first of this postseason.

Why it matters: Los Angeles entered trailing the series 3-0 and facing elimination. Ohtani led off with the season on the line amid a .212 league-wide playoff batting average.

By the numbers: First home run since Aug. 18. Three RBIs on the swing for a 4-0 lead. Series: 3-0 entering Game 4.

What to watch: Game 4 continues with Los Angeles trying to extend the series. A loss ends the NLCS.

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