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Dodgers reportedly considering benching Ohtani for NLCS Game 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly considering benching Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
The game is part of the NLCS, the series that decides which team advances from the National League to the World Series.
The report does not say why the Dodgers are considering the move.
It also does not say whether Ohtani will play in the game.
No further details about the team's plans are available.
The Dodgers are considering benching Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Manager Dave Roberts plans to speak with Ohtani during the team’s travel day before deciding whether he will play.
Ohtani has three hits, all singles, in 20 at-bats this postseason and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Game 2.
The Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
If Ohtani sits, 21-year-old prospect Josue De Paula could make his first career postseason start.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani.
- What
- The Dodgers are considering benching Ohtani for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
- When
- Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday; Roberts said he would speak with Ohtani during the travel day before deciding.
- Where
- Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Ohtani has struggled at the plate and has been dealing with a right biceps issue; he also had a left knee injury.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 7-4, moving two games away from the pennant.
Dave Roberts said he would talk with Ohtani before deciding whether to bench him for Game 3.
The NLCS moves to Dodger Stadium for Game 3.
- Game 2 score
- Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
- Ohtani postseason hitting
- 3 hits, all singles, in 20 at-bats
- Game 3 venue
- Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Potential replacement
- Josue De Paula, 21
- Series situation
- The Brewers are two games away from their first pennant in 44 years
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