Improbable tasks are Shohei Ohtani’s jam. So what’s a 3-0 NLCS deficit?

Columnist Mirjam Swanson argues that Shohei Ohtani's history of defying expectations makes him the ideal player to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers out of a 3-0 deficit against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. Despite dealing with biceps and knee issues during the season, Ohtani rejected manager Dave Roberts' suggestion to step out of the lineup ahead of Game 3.

The Dodgers fell 6-2 in Game 3 to Milwaukee, pushing them to the brink of elimination. However, Ohtani showed positive signs by reaching base in three of four plate appearances, including a hit by pitch, a walk, and an eighth-inning single. Swanson emphasizes that overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds is central to Ohtani's career.