Dodgers trail Brewers 2-0 as concerns rise over Shohei Ohtani
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers are down 2-0 in the NLDS following a 7-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the Dodgers' reputation for a strong offense, they managed only three hits in the game. Mookie Betts emphasized the difficulty of hitting against the Brewers' bullpen, which set a postseason record by retiring 15 consecutive Dodgers batters. The team is facing questions about the performance of Shohei Ohtani, who has struggled at the plate, hitting just.150 in the postseason. Manager Dave Roberts plans to speak with Ohtani before Game 3, considering a potential benching if his struggles continue.
- •Dodgers are down 2-0 in the NLDS against Brewers.
- •They managed only three hits in Game 2.
- •Shohei Ohtani's postseason batting average is.150.
- •Dodgers' bullpen management is under scrutiny.
- •Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman comment on hitting struggles.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers insist they're not panicking, but there's concern about Shohei Ohtani
"Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers' high-powered offense struggled in Milwaukee, but reigning champs not worried heading back to Los Angeles.
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