Slumping Ohtani dropped to sixth in lineup, 'all on board' for Game 3

playAssociated PressMultiple AuthorsOct 14, 2026, 05:46 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES — Slumping Shohei Ohtani is set to bat sixth for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.That’s the lowest the left-handed hitting Ohtani has hit since joining the Dodgers three years ago on a $700 million, 10-year contract. Manager Dave Roberts said he wanted to sprinkle left- and right-handed hitters throughout the lineup against Milwaukee’s left-handed starter Robert Gasser.”Shohei’s all on board,” Roberts said before the game. “Whatever it takes to win.”The two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers trail 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.

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