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Ohtani homers from leadoff spot as Dodgers stay alive

Batting leadoff again, Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run shot against the Milwaukee Brewers, keeping the Los Angeles Dodgers alive in their NLCS Game 4 on Thursday night after they had fallen one loss from elimination.

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What happened

The Los Angeles Dodgers, one loss from elimination, moved Shohei Ohtani back to the top of the batting order for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night. Ohtani responded with a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Why it matters

The Dodgers were one loss from elimination in the series, so the game carried high stakes for the team.

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