Los Los Angeles Dodgers they will play their second World Series in a row and will defend their title after beating the Brewers 5-1 Milwaukeethanks in part to the iconic performance of the Japanese Shohei Ohtani.
The Japanese superstar hit three home runs in a game in which he also pitched six innings, in which he managed 10 strikeouts and did not allow a single run.
With this latest result, the Dodgers completed a 4-0 sweep of Milwaukee in this National League Championship Series.
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Starting on October 24, the Dodgers will play to revalidate their championship title against the Seattle Mariners or Toronto Blue Jaysin the World Series that around 56 thousand fans of the California franchise will be able to enjoy.
In this match, the 31-year-old Ohtani showed a singular talent for pitching and hitting, little seen in North American baseball since, at least, Babe Ruth, since no pitcher had hit two home runs in a playoff game.
Your final balance of three home runs and 10 strikeouts Nor had it been recorded in the entire history of the Major Leagues, both in the playoffs and the regular season.
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Regarding the party, Shohei stated that “It was really fun on both sides” and dedicated his prize MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the series to baseball fans around the planet.
“We won it as a team, it’s really a team effort. I hope everyone in Los Angeles, Japan and in everyone can enjoy good sake“Ohtani joked through a translator.