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Turang's Game 1 HR not just clutch, it was the type of blast only Ohtani hits

Brice Turang delivered a standout performance in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, connecting on a 95.5 mph sinker from Tarik Skubal for a 384-foot home run. The fourth-inning blast, which left his bat at 102.5 mph, marked a rare feat as an opposite-field homer against a left-handed pitcher, a play previously only executed by Shohei Ohtani during the 2026 season.

This success followed extra batting practice sessions Turang held with hitting coach Daniel Vogelbach after a difficult showing in the previous series against San Diego. The effort helped the Brewers secure an early advantage in their postseason matchup against the Dodgers.

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