Shohei Ohtani admits Brewers exposed his postseason struggles after NLCS loss

The Dodgers lost Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to the Brewers, 6-4, completing a sweep. Shohei Ohtani, who recorded his first home run since mid-August, said the Brewers "exposed" aspects of his play that the team struggled with. Over the four games he managed three hits, struck out six times and posted a.231 batting average with a.795 OPS.

Across the entire postseason his batting average fell to.192, his OPS to.631, and he recorded ten strikeouts while not taking the mound. Ohtani acknowledged that the Brewers' strong performance amplified his own slump, which has hampered the Dodgers' chances. His remarks highlight the difficulty of relying on a player who is both a top hitter and a pitcher when neither role is delivering. The series loss ends the Dodgers' run and raises questions about their offensive strategy moving forward.