Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of NLCS against Brewers
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ohtani, who is currently struggling, had a "great conversation" with Roberts. As the series continues, Ohtani's performance will be critical for the Dodgers' postseason ambitions.
- •Dave Roberts confirms Ohtani's inclusion in Game 3 lineup.
- •Ohtani had a positive conversation with Roberts prior to the game.
- •Dodgers face the Brewers in a critical playoff matchup.
- •Game 3 scheduled for Wednesday.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers to stick with out-of-form Ohtani: manager
- 1:05 AMESPN — Ohtani has 'great conversation' with Roberts, will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup against Brewers
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Ohtani will bat anywhere from second to sixth with the Dodgers trailing 0-2 in the best-of-seven series.
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday he will not drop Shohei Ohtani for a crucial playoff clash with the Milwaukee Brewers after the Japanese superstar insisted he feels "good enough" to contribute.He's adamant he feels good enough to be in there," Roberts told a press conference.
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Tuesday that struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS Wednesday vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, and that he had a "great conversation" with the two-time NL MVP.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 1:09 AMDodgers to stick with out-of-form Ohtani: manager
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday he will not drop Shohei Ohtani for a crucial playoff clash with the Milwaukee Brewers after the Japanese superstar insisted he feels "good enough" to contribute.He's adamant he feels good enough to be in there," Roberts told a press conference.
- ESPNOct 14, 2026, 1:05 AMOhtani has 'great conversation' with Roberts, will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Tuesday that struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS Wednesday vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, and that he had a "great conversation" with the two-time NL MVP.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 12:36 AMShohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup against Brewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Ohtani will bat anywhere from second to sixth with the Dodgers trailing 0-2 in the best-of-seven series.
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