Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani vows to ‘turn the page’ after World Series Game 4 loss to Blue Jays
Shohei Ohtani may not have dealt the decisive blow in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 18-inning win in Game 3 of the World Series, but he sure was the star of the show. He went 4-4 on the night, and with the Toronto Blue Jays fearing what he’s capable of from the plate in a sudden death situation, he ended up walking five consecutive times during that game.
Alas, in Game 4, Ohtani wasn’t quite as brilliant. He did walk in his very first at-bat to extend his walks streak to six, but he was very quiet from the plate otherwise, going 0-3 on the night. He also wasn’t at his sharpest on the mound, as he allowed the Blue Jays to score four earned runs in six innings of work, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. even taking him deep in the third inning of the Dodgers 6-2 loss on Tuesday that evened up the series at 2-2.
Ohtani is no stranger to adversity. He wasn’t quite himself to start the postseason, but he managed to flip a switch to end the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, putting up arguably the greatest baseball game anyone has ever played. There’s nothing quite more dangerous for the Dodgers than a version of Ohtani that’s looking to bounce back from a rough game.
“We just have to turn the page and focus on the next game,” Ohtani said via a translator during his postgame presser, via SportsNet LA on X (formerly Twitter).
The Dodgers are headed for their final home game of the season in Game 5 of the World Series, and they will look to make it count. It will be difficult for them to head back on the road down 3-2, so Ohtani and company will have to shrug off this Game 4 loss and enter Game 5 with the mindset that they have their backs against the wall.
Dodgers offense has to follow Shohei Ohtani’s lead
This Dodgers team would not have made it this far if it weren’t for Ohtani, that’s for sure. The threat he poses on both sides of the ball is unparalleled. On offense, he is the most dangerous hitter on either team in the World Series, although he just didn’t seem to have the juice on Tuesday night.
But this Dodgers squad boasts a ton of depth, so they need that depth to come through if they were to win a pivotal Game 5, which will be later tonight at 8:00 PM E.T.
Warriors Share Promising Timeline for De’Anthony Melton’s Return
The Golden State Warriors received encouraging news about veteran guard De’Anthony Melton, who continues to make steady progress toward his season debut following major knee surgery late last year.
Melton Nears Return After ACL Surgery
The Warriors released a medical update on Wednesday confirming that Melton’s rehabilitation is on schedule and trending in a positive direction.
“Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton, who underwent surgery to repair a torn left ACL on December 4, 2024, continues to make good progress with his rehabilitation,”
Melton, 27, suffered the ACL tear in November 2024 — just six games into his first season with Golden State — after signing as a key free-agent addition. The two-way guard is expected to make a full recovery before rejoining the team later this season.
Before the injury, Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals while starting twice alongside Stephen Curry in the backcourt. His defensive instincts and perimeter shooting helped the Warriors open the season 12–2 before the injury derailed their momentum.
How Melton’s Injury Altered the Warriors’ Season
Getty De’Anthony Melton’s injury led to the Jimmy Butler trade for the Golden State Warriors.
After Melton went down, the Warriors struggled to maintain their rhythm, slipping to 11th place in the Western Conference before revamping their roster. The team traded for
In a series of midseason moves, Melton was briefly traded to the
“Business is business at the end of the day. I probably would’ve traded myself, too,”
Melton Seen as Ideal Backcourt Partner for Curry
Longtime NBC Sports Bay Area columnist Monte Poole reported on the Dubs Talk podcast in September that Melton has been ramping up his workouts at Chase Center.
“From what I understand, he’s progressing well,” Poole said. “If Melton is fully cleared, that means he’s able to do the things they need him to do. And if he’s able to do that, he should be the starter.”
Poole argued that Melton’s defensive edge makes him the perfect fit alongside Curry.
“You want someone next to Steph who’s a two-way player,” Poole said. “Buddy [Hield] gives effort, but he’s not a great defender. Melton is a good on-ball defender and has a great feel for team defense. That lets Steph be Steph.”
Rotation Decisions Loom for Steve Kerr
The Warriors have started the season 4–1 without Melton, using Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, and Butler in rotating backcourt and wing combinations next to Curry. Coach Steve Kerr has leaned on Curry, Butler,
Once Melton is cleared for full contact, his return could quickly reshape Golden State’s guard rotation. His combination of defense, playmaking, and transition scoring gives the Warriors an edge they’ve missed since his injury.
If all goes according to plan, Melton’s re-evaluation in three weeks could align with his long-awaited season debut in late November or early December — giving the Warriors another veteran weapon for their playoff push.
