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Shohei Ohtani struggles as Dodgers prepare for playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Shohei Ohtani struggles as Dodgers prepare for playoffs

Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani continues to face challenges at the plate as the team approaches playoff season. Since returning from the injured list, Ohtani has batted just.182 with 12 strikeouts across six games in September. His overall August performance also reflected a downturn, with a.241 average despite six home runs. Despite these struggles, Ohtani has been effective in postseason play historically, holding a.940 OPS and 11 home runs.

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By the Numbers

•Ohtani has a season batting average of.182 in September.
•He struck out 12 times in this month alone.
•Historically, Ohtani performs well in playoffs with a.940 OPS.
•Dodgers are gearing up for postseason after regular season ends.

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11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Should Dodgers fans panic amid Shohei Ohtani's struggles before playoffs?

What they're saying

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is still one of the best players in the game. He is having a season most players around baseball could only dream of. While Ohtani is likely not going to win the National League MVP given Pete Crow-Armstrong’s huge season , the Dodgers star’s numbers are still strong overall. However, Ohtani has struggled […] The post Should Dodgers fans panic amid Shohei Ohtani's struggles before playoffs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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