The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers as Shohei Ohtani stunned fans with a historic three home runs and dominant pitching, clinching their second straight trip to the World Series. Ohtani’s wife Mamiko Tanaka celebrated from the stands as headlines, fan fever, and tickets for the Fall Classic took over.
Top Takeaways
- Shohei Ohtani smashed three home runs—including a leadoff shot and a 469-foot blast—in Game 4 of the NLCS, plus struck out 10 batters, sweeping the Brewers and winning NLCS MVP.
- Dodgers are heading to their second consecutive World Series and fifth in nine seasons, chasing back-to-back championships.
- Ohtani’s unique two-way feat: First MLB player to pitch six scoreless innings and hit three homers in a playoff game.
- **Ohtani’s wife Mamiko Tanaka—former basketball star—was present and celebrated the night with other Dodgers wives in iconic blue gear.
- **Dodgers await the ALCS winner—Mariners or Blue Jays—for World Series Game 1 next Friday.
Shohei Ohtani’s World Series Breakthrough
The Dodgers clinched the National League pennant with a 5-1 win over the Brewers at home. Shohei Ohtani delivered what many call “the greatest MLB playoff performance ever”: three home runs—one leadoff and two long shots—as he also struck out 10 in six scoreless innings before leaving to a thundering ovation. ESPN and MLB analysts called this combination “unprecedented,” as no player in MLB history had ever managed three homers and 10 Ks in one postseason game.
The Ohtani Phenomenon & Family Fever
Shohei Ohtani, already legendary as baseball’s “Japanese Babe Ruth,” took the mound and powered the Dodgers to victory, showing off both blistering fastballs and epic slugging. Celebrations soared on social media, especially as Ohtani’s wife, Mamiko Tanaka—a former Japanese basketball star—appeared for the first time in weeks to support him, glowing from the stands in team gear alongside other Dodgers WAGS. The couple made headlines since their secret wedding, with Tanaka’s support drawing fans’ admiration across the globe.
Impact: Dodgers, Ohtani, and Baseball History
The Dodgers become the first team since the Phillies (2009) to win back-to-back pennants, aiming to be MLB’s first repeat World Series champions since the Yankees dynasty (1998–2000). Ohtani’s stardom and this sweep have electrified LA, driven ticket demand, and fulfilled years of fan hopes for World Series dreams.
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“We’re watching baseball history,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “Ohtani just showed future generations what’s possible in this game.”
Analysis: Ohtani’s Stats & All-Time Greats
- Home Runs: 3 in one playoff game (rare feat)
- Pitching: 10 strikeouts, 0 earned runs, just 2 hits allowed
- Dual Threat: Only MLB player ever with this double stat line in a playoff game.
Compared to legends like Babe Ruth and modern stars, Ohtani combines elite slugging and pitching, redefining what a baseball superstar can be. Some analysts say his performance is “more dominant than anything seen since Ruth’s heyday”.
What’s Next: Dodgers World Series & Ohtani’s Family News
Dodgers have a week off to rest and prepare for World Series Game 1 against either the Toronto Blue Jays or Seattle Mariners. Tickets and schedules are available now, with fans predicting sellouts at Dodger Stadium come Friday.
Shohei Ohtani continues to trend online—not just for his baseball heroics, but for family moments. Mamiko Tanaka is expecting their first child in 2025, as Ohtani balances sporting greatness, fatherhood, and fame.
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Reporting credits: MLB, ESPN, Fox News, BBC, AP, LA Times.
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