Shohei Ohtani Looks Mortal as Dodgers Fall to Blue Jays in Game 4

Shohei Ohtani Is ‘Mortal’ as Dodgers Fall to Blue Jays in Game 4

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expected another show of greatness from Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 of the World Series. Fans imagined the superstar pulling off another superhuman performance after his record-breaking 18-inning heroics.

But this time, Ohtani looked surprisingly human.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted it best: “Every time he steps up, I expect great things to happen — maybe unfairly.

Ohtani Struggles in Crucial Game

Ohtani pitched six solid innings but eventually faltered, giving up key hits late in the game. He didn’t hit a single ball out of the infield and was never intentionally walked — a rare sight for fans used to his dominance.

The Dodgers’ offense couldn’t back him up either. As Ohtani’s performance slipped, so did the team’s rhythm, resulting in a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that tied the series at 2-2.

Dodgers Searching for a Spark

After the game, Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen reflected on the defeat, calling it a potential wake-up call. “It’s good to have a game like this,” he said. “We’ve played good team baseball, but haven’t had that all-around great game yet.”

The Dodgers’ offense has been inconsistent throughout the postseason. Aside from their 18-inning thriller, they haven’t scored more than five runs in any of their last twelve games.

Their pitching staff — led by Ohtani — has carried them this far, but Tuesday night’s game revealed the cracks.

What Comes Next

With the series tied, the Dodgers must rediscover their rhythm before Game 5. Ohtani remains the face of their postseason run, but this game served as a reminder — even baseball’s brightest stars are human.