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Shohei Ohtani faces major questions after Dodgers' NLCS disaster

The Los Angeles Dodgers' postseason hopes were dashed by the Milwaukee Brewers in a decisive Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, ending a three-peat bid after a 6-2 loss. Shohei Ohtani, the franchise’s two-way cornerstone, faced mounting scrutiny as his injury-plagued season reached a critical juncture, with reports suggesting he may require multiple surgeries this offseason.

Despite a strong early performance in Game 4—including a three-run homer to jumpstart the Dodgers’ lead—Ohtani’s struggles in the series left the team one loss away from elimination. Manager Dave Roberts had previously signaled trust in Ohtani’s ability to play through adversity, but the Brewers’ sweep exposed lingering doubts about the superstar’s durability and the Dodgers’ depth without him.

The loss marked the first time in Ohtani’s tenure with the Dodgers that his presence alone couldn’t overcome postseason adversity, raising questions about both his immediate availability and the team’s long-term strategy moving forward.

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