Shohei Ohtani's NLCS Homer Sparks Hope for MVP Return in 2027

After a second-half power drought in 2026, Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit a towering three-run home run in NLCS Game 4, providing the team's final postseason runs. MLB.com suggests this home run could be a harbinger for a return to MVP-level hitting in 2027, indicating his swing is back in place. Ohtani had mired in a power drought that rendered him obsolete in the starting lineup.