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2025/10/18
[NLCS] The Legendary Performance: Ohtani's 3 HRs & 10 Ks Lead Dodgers to NLCS Title! Dodgers vs Brewers Game 4 October 19, 2025
【伝説の目撃】大谷翔平、投打で歴史を塗り替える！ 3発＆10KでドジャースがNLCS王者へ！ ドジャース vs ブリュワーズ Game4 2025年10月19日
【伝説の目撃】大谷翔平、投打で歴史を塗り替える3発＆10K！ ドジャースがNLCS王者へ！ ドジャース vs ブリュワーズ Game4 2025年10月19日（日本時間）
The Legendary Performance: Ohtani's 3 HRs & 10 Ks Lead Dodgers to NLCS Title! Dodgers vs Brewers Game 4 October 19, 2025 (JST)
NL Championship Series Game 4. The Dodgers, holding a commanding 3-0 lead, delivered what can only be described as the "greatest baseball game in history" at Dodger Stadium. The starting pitcher? None other than Shohei Ohtani. What he unleashed was a performance that transcended the bounds of baseball itself—it was simply **extraordinary**. On the mound, he delivered 6.0 innings of 0-run ball with 10 strikeouts. At the plate, he hammered an astonishing three home runs. This overwhelming force crushed the Brewers 5-1, giving the Dodgers a 4-0 sweep and their second consecutive NL pennant. The Series MVP? Inevitably, Ohtani. I was there to witness a legend being born... the goosebumps won't fade.
📊 Scoreboard: Two-Way Explosion vs. Brewers' Silence
Bottom of 1st: Dodgers #1 Ohtani hits a **home run** with no outs! (First pitcher ever to hit a leadoff HR in the PS) LAD 1-0 MIL
Bottom of 1st: Dodgers #5 Edman hits a timely single to center field with one out and runners on 1st and 3rd! LAD 2-0 MIL
Bottom of 1st: Dodgers #6 T. Hernandez grounds out to first, scoring the runner from 3rd with one out. LAD 3-0 MIL
Bottom of 4th: Dodgers #1 Ohtani hits a **home run** with two outs! (His second of the day) LAD 4-0 MIL
Bottom of 7th: Dodgers #1 Ohtani hits a **home run** with one out! (His third of the day; first pitcher ever with 3 HRs and 10 Ks) LAD 5-0 MIL
Top of 8th: Brewers #1 Turang grounds out to second with one out and runners on 1st and 3rd, scoring the runner from 3rd. (Immediately after Trienen was relieved by Banda) LAD 5-1 MIL
🧾 Starting Lineups (Position Comparison)
Dodgers
Brewers
Batting Order / Position
Player Name (AVG)
Batting Order / Position
Player Name (AVG)
1 P/DH
Shohei Ohtani (.158)
1 2B
Brice Turang (.125)
2 SS
Mookie Betts (.297)
2 LF
Jackson Chourio (.276)
3 C
Will Smith (.250)
3 DH
Christian Yelich (.200)
4 1B
Freddie Freeman (.229)
4 C
William Contreras (.200)
5 2B
Tommy Edman (.290)
5 1B
Jake Bauers (.364)
6 RF
Teoscar Hernández (.270)
6 RF
Sal Frelick (.185)
7 3B
Max Muncy (.240)
7 3B
Tyler Durbin (.280)
8 LF
Kiké Hernández (.344)
8 CF
Blake Perkins (.214)
9 CF
Andy Pages (.094)
9 SS
Joey Ortiz (.111)
SP
Shohei Ohtani (4.50)
SP
José Quintana (0.00)
🧠 Baseball Freak's Analysis: "Talkable Hitting" and "Shifting Foundation"
🔬 Analysis of Key Hitters
This game, honestly, should be renamed the "**Shohei Ohtani Game**." To hit **three bombs** in this crucial match, especially after struggling at the plate earlier in the postseason? It's unfathomable. A leadoff blast in the 1st to set the tone, an insurance run in the 4th, and a dagger in the 7th. All with exit velocities over 113 mph—pure **otherworldly power**. He mentioned he "felt like he could hit" when stepping to the plate, and I'm convinced that the **"verification work"** he did during outdoor batting practice a few days prior sparked this explosion. This combination of meticulous self-analysis and clutch adjustment is the **essence** of his "talkable hitting." On the flip side, the Brewers tried to neutralize him with left-handed pitchers through Game 3, but today, they **woke the sleeping giant**. The cost was immense.
📐 Lineup Ecosystem Analysis
The Dodgers’ offense, after Ohtani's mammoth shot seized the lead, showed its **depth** by having Edman and T. Hernández execute textbook run-scoring plays in the 1st inning. Just as Ohtani said, "When us lefties struggle, the righties step up." Even when the "core pillars" like Betts, Smith, and Freeman aren't clicking, Edman (switch-hitter) and T. Hernández delivered. This "high degree of mutual complementarity" is the underlying strength of the Dodgers' resilient lineup. The Brewers, despite having their leadoff man reach in the 3rd and 4th innings, were **systematically neutralized** by Ohtani's **dominating pitching**. The single run they scored in the 8th came after a pitching change; their failure to score while Ohtani was on the mound proved to be the **decisive factor** of the entire series.
📈 Bullpen Resilience: Maintaining the Frame
Ohtani's pitching performance today was the **strategic centerpiece** of the victory. Going 6.0-plus innings with 10 strikeouts and 0 runs gave the bullpen invaluable rest. Even when he departed with a dicey jam (no outs, runners on 1st and 2nd in the 7th), reliever Brusdar Graterol entered and recorded two perfect outs. Then, the next pitcher, Beshea, struck out the pinch-hitter and induced a double play from Frelick, making an **absolute save**. This act of "stopping the bleeding" by Beshea was the **critical step** that cemented Ohtani's historic performance into a definitive win. Ohtani acknowledged that the relievers "saved me a bit," highlighting how the bullpen’s ability to function effectively, particularly when facing the psychological pressure of following a two-way masterpiece, turned his extraordinary effort into a **guaranteed victory**. The Dodgers' bullpen is always calm because it knows it has the "unshakable wall" of Ohtani's pitching behind it.
🔮 Future Outlook
The Dodgers are the NLCS champions, winning in an **overwhelming 4-0 sweep**. Crucially, Ohtani, who had been struggling, delivered his **masterpiece** at the perfect time, elevating the team's mental momentum to its peak. The break before the World Series will be a huge advantage for the entire roster, especially the pitching staff. While Ohtani noted the challenge of "maintaining the feel for the game without real action," his **adjustment capability and focus** are already proven. If they can keep this momentum and maintain the "mutual complementarity" of their lineup, the second consecutive World Series title is within reach.
The Brewers, despite having the best regular season record, crashed against the **formidable wall** of the "World Series caliber" Dodgers. Their offense, in particular, never found its rhythm, scoring only **four runs** over four games. Ohtani’s historic two-way performance in this final game was the most painful blow of all. Manager Pat Murphy praised Ohtani's performance as "probably the greatest individual performance in postseason history" while emphasizing his pride in his own team. However, in a short series, how they shake off the **emotional toll** of this defeat will define their future. The challenge of bridging the "gap in competitive quality" with the Dodgers looms large for next season.
Ohtani declared, "4 more" wins to a World Series ring. Will this legendary momentum continue into the World Series? What miracle will be born next on the biggest stage?
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