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Ohtani's Historic Night Leads Dodgers to World Series

10/19/2025

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Summary

Ohtani Shines Again

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers powered a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in NLCS Game 4.
He became the first postseason player to strike out 10 and hit three home runs in the same game.
Ohtani was named the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player (NLCS MVP) as the Dodgers swept the series to reach the World Series for the second straight year.

History

Historical Context

The 1975 World Series featured the Cincinnati Reds defeating the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic seven-game series, marking the Reds' first championship since 1940. The Reds, led by Pete Rose, rallied from a 3-0 deficit in Game 7, clinching the title with a ninth-inning single by Joe Morgan. This series extended the Red Sox's championship drought, which lasted until 2004.

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Ohtani Shines Again

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers powered a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in NLCS Game 4.
He became the first postseason player to strike out 10 and hit three home runs in the same game.
Ohtani was named the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player (NLCS MVP) as the Dodgers swept the series to reach the World Series for the second straight year.

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