Dodgers keep Ohtani in lineup for NLCS Game 3
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will remain in the lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against Milwaukee, ESPN and CBS Sports reported. Ohtani is 3-for-20 in the postseason while managing knee and biceps injuries, and the Dodgers trail the Brewers 2-0.
Why it matters
Keeping the struggling star in place is a high-stakes bet as Los Angeles tries to avoid falling further behind.
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Part of the October 14, 2026 brief.