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Roberts moves struggling Ohtani to No. 5 spot in Dodgers’ lineup in NLDS Game 3 against Braves

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Manager Dave Roberts has juggled the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot. Roberts says the move is a one-game adjustment to give the Dodgers a different look against Braves left-hander C…

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  1. New York Post

    Dodgers heroes, zeros from NLDS Game 2 loss: Shohei Ohtani concerns grow (opens New York Post)

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    The Dodgers' concerns are outweighing the positives after a Game 2 loss in the NLDS

  2. New York Post

    Dodgers consider NLDS Game 3 lineup changes –– with Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernández included (opens New York Post)

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    The Dodgers lineup could look different ahead of their Game 3 NLDS showdown with Chris Sale

  3. Newsweek

    Dodgers Make Shocking Shohei Ohtani Lineup Decision Amid Struggles (opens Newsweek)

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    The Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves.

  4. New York Post

    Shohei Ohtani plummets in Dodgers lineup for Chris Sale showdown in NLDS Game 3 (opens New York Post)

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    Shohei Ohtani is hitting lower than he has since 2020 as the Dodgers try to regain momentum in the NLDS

  5. KAAL Rochester

    Roberts moves struggling Ohtani to No. 5 spot in Dodgers’ lineup in NLDS Game 3 against Braves (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    Manager Dave Roberts has juggled the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot. Roberts says the move is a one-game adjustment to give the Dodgers a different look against Braves left-hander C…

  6. New York Post

    Dodgers move Shohei Ohtani in batting order again amid ongoing NLDS slump (opens New York Post)

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    The Dodgers shuffled their lineup again for Game 4 of the NLDS, starting with Shohei Ohtani's spot in the batting order.

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