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Sports · October 16, 2026

Shohei Ohtani's emotional bat flip after slump-busting homer was everything

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The Milwaukee Brewers advanced to the 2026 World Series after completing a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-4 victory in Game 4 of the NLCS. Despite an early 4-0 Dodgers lead—highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's three-run home run that snapped a career-long 25-game homer drought—the Brewers rallied behind RBI hits from Jake Bauers and David Hamilton, a solo homer from Garrett Mitchell, and a dominant relief performance. The win marks Milwaukee's first World Series appearance since 1982 and ends the Dodgers' bid for a third consecutive title.

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  • The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 in the 2026 NLCS.
  • The Brewers won Game 4 with a final score of 6-4.
  • Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run home run in the second inning to give the Dodgers a 4-0 lead.
  • Ohtani's home run was his first since August 18, snapping a 25-game drought.
  • Jake Bauers was named the NLCS MVP.
  • The Brewers will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series.

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  • Ohtani's home run was hit at 113 mph and traveled 428 feet.
  • Ohtani moved back to the leadoff spot for Game 4 after a period of struggling.
  • Jake Bauers considered retirement after the 2023 season but continued for his wife's health insurance.
  • The Dodgers went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position in Game 4.
  • Dustin May, who pitched in relief for Milwaukee, is a former Dodger.

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