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Shohei Ohtani snaps home run drought when Dodgers need him most

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a critical spark from Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 of the NLCS, as the two-way star broke a 62-day home run drought with a powerful swing that sent the ball soaring into the outfield. Ohtani, who had struggled offensively in the postseason and faced doubts about his role amid injuries to his knee and bicep, delivered a dramatic moment with a bat flip after his first postseason homer since August 18.

The Dodgers, trailing three games to none against the Milwaukee Brewers, had shifted Ohtani back to the leadoff spot in their lineup, a move that paid off as his timely hit injected momentum into their desperate bid to stay alive. Manager Dave Roberts had reaffirmed his trust in Ohtani despite the slump, a decision that underscored the Dodgers' reliance on their superstar to turn the series around.

The emotional response from Ohtani, coming after weeks of frustration, highlighted the pressure he carries as the franchise’s cornerstone player in high-stakes moments.

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