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Shohei Ohtani back in the leadoff spot and launches a 3-run homer for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 4
Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 4 developments
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back atop the batting order, Shohei Ohtani responded with a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday.
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Dodgers Could Bench Shohei Ohtani For NLCS Game 3 vs Brewers Amid Massive Slump
Headline from Newsweek ·
Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup against Brewers
Headline from KGET Bakersfield ·
Shohei Ohtani batting 6th, a lone single, and the Dodgers staring at playoff elimination
Headline from WHEC Rochester ·
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Shohei Ohtani back in the leadoff spot and launches a 3-run homer for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 4
Down 0-2 in the NLCS after a 7-4 Game 2 loss, the Dodgers will discuss benching Shohei Ohtani; Dave Roberts said he "doesn't feel great" and will weigh what's best for player and club.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a 0-2 deficit in the NLCS and could do the unthinkable. According to Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic, manager Dave Roberts is considering benching Shohei Ohtani, who is in the midst of an egregious slump.
Shohei Ohtani's injury-hampered postseason got a whole lot worse on Monday in Milwaukee. As a result, the Dodgers might have to consider dropping him to the bench.
Dave Roberts is keeping Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 lineup despite a .150 postseason average and zero extra-base hits against the Brewers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are contemplating benching four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series if the team deems that he is not healthy, multiple media outlets reported.
Shohei Ohtani wants to play on Wednesday, so Shohei Ohtani will play. Like he has the entire season. Anyone who was gullible enough to think Dodgers would actually bench Ohtani against the Milwaukee Brewers in the Game 3 of the National League Championship Series wasn’t paying attention, both to how…
For the first time in Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers career, there is doubt surrounding the four-time MVP. Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, despite dealing with multiple injuries and in the midst of an offensive drought.
Shohei Ohtani was indeed in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, as manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday amid speculation that the slugger could be benched. However, Ohtani was dropped down to the No.
Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the order for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, leaving them trailing 3-0 and on the brink of elimination.
Shohei Ohtani is set to bat sixth for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championships Series. It's the lowest Ohtani has batted since joining the Dodgers three years ago.
Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the batting order for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, leaving them trailing 3-0 and on the brink of elimination.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back atop the batting order, Shohei Ohtani responded with a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to give the Los Angeles Dodgers an early lead in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. But it wasn't enough to prevent the Milwaukee Brewers from reaching their first World Series in 44 years with a sweep of the two-time defending champions.
