Dodgers Force Decisive Game 5 in NLDS with Dominant Win over Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a stunning performance in Game 4 of the NLDS, crushing the San Diego Padres 8-0 to stave off elimination and force a winner-take-all Game 5. Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani were instrumental in the victory, both showcasing their offensive prowess. The Dodgers' bullpen played a crucial role, executing a historic shutout against a lifeless Padres lineup, striking out numerous batters and not allowing a single run. Gavin Lux also contributed with a two-run homer, adding to the Dodgers' commanding lead. As the series heads back to Los Angeles, both teams are gearing up for a critical decisive game.
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