Shohei Ohtani remains in Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of NLCS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Shohei Ohtani will play in Game 3 of the NLCS for the Dodgers as they face the Brewers. Despite struggling with injuries, including a sore left knee and inflamed right biceps, Ohtani is convinced he is close to regaining his MVP form. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Ohtani's ability to help the team, saying they need him now more than ever. Ohtani has not hit a home run since August 18 and is batting.150 this postseason. Regardless, he refused to sit out any games, emphasizing his commitment to winning.
- •Ohtani insists he can contribute despite injuries
- •Dodgers trail Brewers 2-0 in NLCS
- •Roberts trusts Ohtani's readiness to help
- •Ohtani has struggled offensively this postseason
- •Game 3 set for tonight at 8 p.m. ET
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani will stay in Dodgers' lineup. He's convinced he's close to finding MVP form.
"Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS. He believes he's close to finding his MVP form.
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