Dodgers on Brink of Elimination as Shohei Ohtani Struggles in NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers face postseason elimination after a 6-2 loss to the Brewers. Shohei Ohtani struggles at the plate despite a lineup change.
POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, USA — The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves on the verge of postseason elimination following a 6-2 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.
In a strategic move to counter Milwaukee’s left-handed starter, Robert Gasser, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shifted Shohei Ohtani to the sixth spot in the batting order. This marks the lowest position the star designated hitter has occupied since signing his 10-year, $700 million contract with the club three years ago.
Ohtani, who has been managing right biceps and left knee issues for several months, recorded a single in the eighth inning but otherwise struggled to spark the offense. The Dodgers now trail 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, with Roberts noting that the team has failed to capitalize on critical opportunities with runners on base.
Despite the slump, which has seen him hit .182 with no RBIs throughout the postseason, teammates remain supportive of his presence. Pitcher Tyler Glasnow remarked that Ohtani maintains a steady demeanor and confidence, continuing to focus on his performance as the team prepares for Game 4 on Thursday.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
