During a tense World Series game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani's exceptional performance led to strategic decisions by the Blue Jays. Ohtani, who was 4-for-4 with two home runs and two doubles, was intentionally walked four times in the same game, setting a World Series record. The Blue Jays chose to walk him in the bottom of the 9th inning with the potential winning run on base, a move driven by the risk of Ohtani hitting a home run or advancing bases if pitched to. This decision was part of a broader strategy to minimize damage, as walking Ohtani gave him first base but prevented further harm from a possible hit. The Blue Jays also intentionally walked him again in the 11th inning in a similar situation. Notably, there is no limit to intentional walks in baseball, making this a unique and strategic approach in the postseason. The decision to walk Ohtani reflects the high-stakes nature of the game, where avoiding a game-changing hit was prioritized over the risk of giving him a free base. The game extended into extra innings, with dramatic moments including Freddie Freeman’s walk-off in the 18th inning, highlighting the intense and unpredictable nature of the series.