Part 8/10:
With the Dodgers holding a commanding 4-0 lead, the focus now shifts to their potential to clinch a spot in the World Series. Otani’s stellar performance tonight — marked by his tenth strikeout, his first 10-strikeout game as a Dodger, and general command — has set a tone that might be insurmountable for the Brewers to overcome in subsequent games. The series has shown the Dodgers’ resilience and star power, especially their ability to execute under playoff pressure.