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Shohei Ohtani scores, ties NLDS Game 4 on Mauricio Dubón gaffe

The Los Angeles Dodgers' quest to clinch the National League Division Series took a dramatic turn in Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves. Shohei Ohtani, who had been batting lower in the lineup amid a recent slump, delivered a clutch moment by scoring the tying run in the late innings.

His contribution came after a defensive miscue by Atlanta’s Mauricio Dubón, who botched a play that allowed the Dodgers to knot the game at a critical juncture. The Dodgers, now just one win away from advancing to the NLCS, faced right-hander Tyler Mahle on the mound for the Braves, while Tyler Glasnow took the hill for Los Angeles.

Manager Dave Roberts had adjusted Ohtani’s batting position once again, moving him to fourth in the lineup for this pivotal game, reflecting the team’s strategic shifts as they navigate the high-pressure series. The Braves, meanwhile, continue to rely on their rotation, with Mahle stepping in after a strong late-season acquisition from the San Francisco Giants.

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