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LOS ANGELES — October 17, 2025: Baseball history was made on Friday night as Shohei Ohtani powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 2025 World Series with one of the greatest postseason performances ever witnessed. The two-way superstar hit three towering home runs and struck out ten batters in a dominant 5–1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, securing a sweep in the National League Championship Series (NLCS).
A Two-Way Masterclass for the Ages
Ohtani, already a three-time MVP, delivered a once-in-a-generation performance at Dodger Stadium. He pitched shutout baseball into the seventh inning while single-handedly dismantling Milwaukee’s pitching staff with his bat. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani’s brilliance, saying,
“That was probably the greatest postseason performance of all time. There’s a reason why he’s the greatest player on the planet.”
His efforts not only sealed the Dodgers’ trip to the World Series but also earned him the NLCS MVP award, largely thanks to this single legendary outing.
Making Baseball History
From the very first inning, Ohtani made it clear it was his night. After striking out three batters to open the game, he crushed a leadoff home run — the first ever hit by a pitcher in MLB postseason history — off Milwaukee starter José Quintana.
In the fourth inning, Ohtani launched a 469-foot home run that cleared the pavilion roof in right-center field. Then, in the seventh inning, he added a third solo homer, joining an elite list of just 12 players in MLB postseason history to hit three home runs in a single game. His three homers combined for an astonishing 1,342 feet in total distance.
While dominating at the plate, Ohtani was just as untouchable on the mound. He struck out ten Brewers while allowing only two hits through six innings, carrying a no-hitter into the fourth. The Dodger faithful erupted as Ohtani left the mound in the seventh to a thunderous standing ovation.
Teammates Marvel at Ohtani’s Brilliance
Ohtani’s teammates were in awe of what they witnessed. Freddie Freeman, last year’s World Series MVP, said,
“Sometimes you’ve got to touch him to make sure he’s real. Absolutely incredible. It’ll probably be remembered as the Shohei Ohtani Game.”
After being lifted from the mound, Ohtani immediately returned in the bottom of the seventh and blasted his third home run, sealing the Dodgers’ dominance. It was a performance that fans and players alike will talk about for decades.
Dodgers Continue Their Dynasty Run
With the win, the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to sweep the NLCS since 2019, marking their fifth World Series appearance in nine years and their second consecutive pennant. They are now seeking to become the first back-to-back World Series champions in 25 years, following the New York Yankees’ dynasty from 1998 to 2000.
“Before this season started, people said the Dodgers were ruining baseball,” Roberts shouted during the postgame celebration. “Let’s get four more wins and really ruin baseball!”
The Dodgers’ rotation has been unstoppable throughout the postseason, with starters combining for 35 strikeouts and allowing just two earned runs across 28 ⅔ innings in the NLCS. Rookie closer Roki Sasaki finished the game, continuing his flawless relief outings.
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Brewers Fall Short Against Greatness
The Milwaukee Brewers, who won a league-best 97 games in the regular season, were simply outmatched. Their powerful lineup went silent against Los Angeles’ dominant pitching and Ohtani’s heroics.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy acknowledged the historic nature of the moment, saying,
“We were part of maybe the best individual performance ever in a postseason game. A guy punches out ten and hits three homers — nobody can argue with that.”
Even after setting a franchise record for wins, the Brewers’ playoff run ended without their long-awaited World Series berth — their first since 1982.
What’s Next for Los Angeles
After sweeping Milwaukee, the Dodgers now await their next opponent in the 2025 World Series. They will face either the Toronto Blue Jays or the Seattle Mariners, with the Mariners currently leading the American League Championship Series 3–2 after a 6–2 win on Friday. The World Series will begin next Friday, either at Dodger Stadium or in Toronto, depending on the outcome.
Freddie Freeman summed up the team’s excitement best:
“We’ve been playing great baseball for a while now, and the inevitable happened — Shohei. I’m still speechless.”
With momentum, talent, and Shohei Ohtani’s once-in-a-lifetime performance, the Los Angeles Dodgers look primed to defend their title and continue their modern baseball dynasty.
