Shohei Ohtani’s Bat Has Gone Quiet, but the Dodgers Keep Winning for Now
Dave Roberts said the move is matchup-driven against Milwaukee ace Chris Sale as the Dodgers try to spark Ohtani’s bat in the NLCS.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Los Angeles Dodgers face a pivotal NLCS Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers while trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Manager Dave Roberts is weighing whether to bench superstar Shohei Ohtani.
- Nagging right biceps and left knee injuries have hindered Ohtani since June, contributing to his offensive decline. The four-time MVP has not homered since Aug. 18, spanning 24 games without a home run.
- "I think for me, it's having a conversation with him tomorrow, kind of try to figure out what's best for him, what's best for us," Roberts told reporters after Game 2. Ohtani is 3-for-19 with seven strikeouts this postseason.
- Rookie outfielder Josue De Paula would likely replace Ohtani as the starting designated hitter if benched. De Paula has drawn two walks in three postseason plate appearances, demonstrating poise under pressure.
- Trailing 2-0 in the series, the Dodgers face long historical odds; teams in this position advance only 16.8% of the time. Los Angeles must win four of the next five games to reach the World Series.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are about to play the most important game of their season. Surely Shohei Ohtani, one of the greatest players of his generation, if not of all time, will be in the lineup, right? Maybe not. The four-time MVP has looked far from himself this postseason, and manager Dave Roberts is considering [...]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are about to play the most important game of their season. Surely Shohei Ohtani, one of the greatest players of his generation, if not of all time, will be in the lineup, right? Maybe not. The four-time MVP has looked far from himself this postseason, and manager Dave Roberts is considering benching Ohtani for Game 3 after the Dodgers dropped the first two games of the NLCS to the Milwaukee Brewers. “Yeah, I mean, obvious…
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