Shohei Ohtani was named NLCS MVP after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers clinch a spot in the 2025 World Series with arguably the most dominant performance in MLB postseason history.

The two were fit hits last season together as well — along with Mookie Betty’s’ wife Brianna Betts — through the playoffs and World Series where Freddie was the MVP. With a win tonight, they’ll all be back for the big show.

In the first inning of Game 4 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, Ohtani took the mound for his second career postseason start and worked around a leadoff walk with three straight strikeouts against the most dangerous part of the Dodgers lineup.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sends a strong message to Shohei Ohtani after his struggles in the NLDS against the Phillies.