Yu Darvish, motivated by the “PS” patch on his uniform, gave his all in Game 5 of the NLDS against the Dodgers. Despite his strong effort, two solo home runs dashed the Padres' World Series hopes.

SAN DIEGO — Three days ago, as debris littered Dodger Stadium’s right field during a lengthy delay, Yu Darvish lowered himself into a deep squat at the back of the mound. Then, he stayed that way for several minutes, seemingly impassive amid a cauldron of emotion.

Ohtani has gone 4 for 16 in the first four games of this NLDS, but he went hitless in three at-bats against his “childhood hero” Yu Darvish in a Game 2 loss.