Shohei Ohtani Had NLCS MVP Trophy Changed to Represent Dodgers' Team Effort

"The Los Angeles Dodgers made it to the World Series via a dominant sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers, but Game 4 of the NLCS was Shohei Ohtani's night. The superstar punched out 10 batters across 6+ scoreless innings, and went 3-for-3 at the plate with three home runs, one of which left Dodger Stadium. Ohtani rightfully earned NLCS MVP honors, but made an edit to the trophy after it was awarded to him."

"Utility star Kiké Hernández comedically disagreed with Ohtani's gesture, noting how brilliant his historic performance was to close out the NLCS. "Shohei proceeds to lie and say the MVP was a team effort," Hernández said. "I was yelling at him that he was full of s- because he's the one who hit three homers and he was the one who punched out 10 that night.""

Shohei Ohtani delivered a historic performance in Game 4 of the NLCS, striking out 10 batters across 6+ scoreless innings and going 3-for-3 with three home runs, one leaving Dodger Stadium. Ohtani received NLCS MVP honors and edited his trophy to read 'team effort,' leaving it in the clubhouse for teammates. Utility player Kiké Hernández vocally disputed that characterization, noting Ohtani's personal dominance closing the series. Ohtani's postseason batting had been struggling at .158 with two home runs and 17 strikeouts before the NLCS surge. The Dodgers face the Toronto Blue Jays, whose right-handed pitching could present favorable matchups for Ohtani.

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