Shohei Ohtani to Remain in Dodgers Lineup for NLCS Game 3 Despite Slump

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Shohei Ohtani will remain in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for NLCS Game 3 against Milwaukee. Battling left knee and right arm injuries, Ohtani is mired in a postseason slump, going 3-for-20 (.150) with zero extra-base hits and seven strikeouts. Despite the struggles and trailing 0-2 in the series, Ohtani took full responsibility, rejected a rest day, and insisted mechanical adjustments will help him break out.