Shohei Ohtani broke out of a mini slump in the eighth inning with a monstrous three-run homer that put the game on ice. Ohtani, who has quickly become one of the coolest players in MLB history, didn't receive the warmest of greetings from Mets fans before the start of the game.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani nearly sent a pitch into outer space on Wednesday night against the New York Mets. It warranted a Roger Clemens reaction.

As Shohei Ohtani struggles as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lead-off hitter, fans around the league have been wondering what’s got the reigning and defending MLB MVP in such a slump. Is Ohtani fatigued, playing in his first post-season campaign in the majors?

He faced the Guardians back on April 13 and gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits in five innings. He struck out seven but walked five. Boyd was grabbed by the Guardians off the scrap heap in late June.

Here are the Beacon Journal's predictions for the Guardians vs. Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Cleveland.