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Shohei Ohtani struggles at the plate as Dodgers advance in postseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Shohei Ohtani struggles at the plate as Dodgers advance in postseason

Summary

Shohei Ohtani is underperforming for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason, recording just 2 for 13 in the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. He contends with lingering injuries affecting his play, leading to a.421 OPS and a drop to fifth in the batting order. Despite Ohtani's slump, the Dodgers have successfully advanced to the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, thanks in part to their strong pitching. Ohtani previously excelled during last year's NLCS but will not pitch this time due to injuries.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani is 2 for 13 with two walks and four strikeouts in the postseason.
•He is currently batting fifth in the order, his lowest position as a Dodger.
•The Dodgers have advanced to the NLCS, facing the Brewers.
•Ohtani won’t pitch in the NLCS due to injuries affecting his performance.

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7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s bat has gone quiet, but the Dodgers keep winning for now

What they're saying

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Shohei Ohtani is scuffling at the plate, and so far the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar is coming up mostly empty in the postseason.After stumbling into the playoffs battling biceps and knee injuries, he was 2 for 13 (.
— Yahoo Sportsby BETH HARRIS

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