Dodgers adjust lineup with Shohei Ohtani batting fifth in Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers modified their lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves on October 6. Manager Dave Roberts moved Shohei Ohtani to the fifth spot in the order due to his recent struggles at the plate, following a 2-for-8 performance in the series. The Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, last year's World Series MVP, on the mound. The modified batting order aims to improve offensive output against Braves' left-handed starter. The game is currently in progress at Truist Park.
- •Ohtani dropped from second to fifth in the batting order.
- •Enrique Hernandez will play second base in place of Tommy Edman.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a 2.53 ERA this season.
- •The game is being played at Truist Park.
- •Start time for the game was 6 p.m. ET.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers starting lineup today has Shohei Ohtani dropped in the order
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani dropped to fifth in Dodgers' batting order for Game 3 of NLDS vs. Braves
"Here's how the Dodgers lineup looks for Game 3 with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound.
"Shohei Ohtani will bat behind Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith on Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 6:50 PMDodgers starting lineup today has Shohei Ohtani dropped in the order
Here's how the Dodgers lineup looks for Game 3 with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 6:50 PMShohei Ohtani dropped to fifth in Dodgers' batting order for Game 3 of NLDS vs. Braves
Shohei Ohtani will bat behind Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith on Tuesday.
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