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Shohei Ohtani Retains Spot in Dodgers' Lineup for NLCS Game 3
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Sports | Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Will Be In Dodgers Lineup For Game 3 vs. Brewers | first |
| Fox NewsRight | Dave Roberts keeps Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 lineup despite postseason struggles | +1 h |
| ESPN | 'Adamant' Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 NLCS lineup, Roberts says | +2 h |
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is set to play in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against Milwaukee on Wednesday. With Los Angeles confronting a 0-2 series deficit as play shifts to Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the slugger will remain in the batting order, potentially slotting anywhere between the second and sixth spots.
The manager's choice comes amid an extended slump for Ohtani, who is batting just .150 over six playoff appearances with three singles and zero runs driven in. He has not homered since mid-August while coping with physical ailments in his left knee and right arm that previously sent him to the injured list late in the regular season.
Roberts settled on keeping Ohtani active after discussions with both front-office leaders and the player himself. Ohtani voiced conviction that he is nearing a breakthrough with his mechanics and remains capable of helping the club win, while also taking personal accountability through an interpreter for his recent lack of offensive output.
How outlets are covering this
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will remain in the starting order for Game 3 against Milwaukee on Wednesday. Despite battling injuries and a severe postseason slump, Ohtani insisted he is ready to play and close to fixing his swing.
Shared reporting
- Shohei Ohtani will play in the Dodgers' starting lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the decision on Tuesday during a team workout at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers are trailing Milwaukee 0-2 in the best-of-seven series.
- Ohtani has struggled at the plate in the postseason, batting .150 without an extra-base hit or an RBI.
- Ohtani has dealt with ongoing health issues involving his left knee and right arm, and has not hit a home run since August 18.
Different framing
- Fox Sports frames Roberts' handling of Ohtani around a comparison to Freddie Freeman's rest period during the 2024 postseason, whereas Fox News highlights front-office consultations involving Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes.
- Fox News emphasizes Ohtani taking personal accountability for his struggles, whereas Fox Sports focuses on Ohtani's plan to defer identifying the medical source of his physical symptoms until the winter.
Why it matters
Sticking with a slumping, injured megastar while trailing 0-2 signals that Los Angeles views Ohtani's offensive ceiling as vital to rescuing its season, even when his current output would typically warrant a benching.
Sources
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