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Ohtani in NLCS Game 3 lineup

Shohei Ohtani will start for the Dodgers in Game 3 despite his hitting slump and lingering injuries.

Last verified 2026-10-14 02:23 UTC

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Key facts

Shohei Ohtani will be in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS.
Ohtani has been struggling at the plate, going 1-for-7 through the first two games of the series.
Ohtani has been dealing with lingering injuries.

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2 cited sources: Yahoo Sports, MLB.com

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will be in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. Ohtani has been struggling at the plate, going 1-for-7 through the first two games of the series. He has also been dealing with lingering injuries, but Roberts is confident in his ability to play.

Ohtani himself has stated that he is 'adamant' that he is good to go and will be in the lineup for Game 3.

SourcesYahoo Sports MLB.com

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