In the first game of the Dodgers-Brewers National League Championship Series, Shohei Ohtani didn't have a hit but walked three times to load the bases, including two walks to the Brewers with runners in scoring position. Head Coach Roberts said, "His bats were great tonight. Brewers head coach Pat Murphy said it wasn't a difficult decision because there were double plays. He also emphasized that they weren't looking down on the next batter, but that the right-hander was pitching the right way. The result was a double play for Betts, and a walk to load the bases for the second time to force in the crucial second insurance run.