After a failed World Series attempt, Dodgers are left wondering what happened to their season, and their star
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, ending their bid for a third consecutive World Series title.
- Superstar Shohei Ohtani's lingering knee and bicep injuries, starting from June, significantly diminished his performance and impacted the Dodgers' season.
- The Dodgers’ offense struggled in the postseason, hitting .188 with a sharp drop in OPS to .572, while Ohtani’s production declined notably during critical stretches.
- The team’s management relied heavily on Ohtani’s own assessment of his health, delaying placing him on the injured list despite ongoing issues, which raised questions about their handling of his dual role as pitcher and hitter.
- Financially powerful but facing increased competitive balance concerns in MLB, the Dodgers remain committed to building star-studded rosters under owner Mark Walter, though this season’s setbacks highlight challenges ahead.
