Ohtani Hits Three-Run Homer in NLCS Game 4

Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 15, 2026 —

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, doing so after returning to the leadoff spot in the batting order.

The summary of the game provides no further details about the home run, including when it was hit, who was on base or which opposing team the Dodgers faced. It also does not provide the game’s score, the series standings or the date and location of the matchup.

Ohtani’s return to the top of the lineup is the only lineup change specified in the available information. No reason for the move is given, and no details are provided about his performance in earlier games in the series. The summary also does not state whether the home run affected the game’s outcome.

The reported play was a three-run homer, meaning it accounted for three runs. Beyond that, the available information does not identify other scoring plays, describe the Dodgers’ overall performance or provide comments from Ohtani, the team or other participants.

The known details are limited to Ohtani’s home run, its three-run value, the Dodgers’ participation in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series and his return to the leadoff spot. Additional game and series context was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.

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