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"Wasn't The Same Guy This Season": Dodgers Told to Make Urgent Shohei Ohtani Call After Loss to Brewers

Shohei Ohtani was shouting as he rounded the bases after his three-run home run in NLCS Game 4 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a much-needed boost, helping the team secure a 4-0 lead.
"Wasn't The Same Guy This Season": Dodgers Told to Make Urgent Shohei Ohtani Call After Loss to Brewers

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"Wasn't The Same Guy This Season": Dodgers Told to Make Urgent Shohei Ohtani Call After Loss to Brewers

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Sat, October 17, 2026 at 5:31 AM UTC·

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