Dodgers Sweep Brewers, Advance to World Series Behind Ohtani's Historic Performance

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, securing a World Series berth. Shohei Ohtani's historic three-homer, 10-strikeout performance led the team.

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Overview

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The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, clinching their spot in the World Series.

Shohei Ohtani delivered a historic two-way performance, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters while pitching shutout ball into the seventh inning.

Ohtani's exceptional contributions earned him the NLCS MVP award, making him the only player in league history to achieve such a feat in a single game.

This marks the Dodgers' fifth World Series appearance in nine seasons and their first NLCS sweep in 16 attempts, winning back-to-back pennants for the first time since 2009.

The Dodgers now have the opportunity to win their third World Series title since 2020 and potentially become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century.

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Center-leaning sources frame this story by consistently employing highly evaluative and superlative language to portray Shohei Ohtani's performance as historic and unparalleled. They emphasize his individual brilliance and the Dodgers' dominant victory through editorial choices, creating a narrative of awe and exceptionalism. This collective approach highlights the extraordinary nature of his achievement.

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