Will the Dodgerse have to bench Shohei Ohtani in NLCS?
The NLCS now shifts to the West Coast, after the Milwaukee Brewers took the first two games of the series at home, pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers into unfamiliar territory as they trail two games to none in the series. But more unfamiliar territory could follow. Benching superstar Shohei Ohtani. The slugger continues to struggle […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers face a potential challenge as manager Dave Roberts weighs the possibility of benching superstar Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ohtani's struggles at the plate have become a growing concern, with his performance dipping sharply in the postseason. His slash line of .150/.261/.411 over the series includes an alarming 0-for-4 night, with two strikeouts.
Manager Roberts has admitted that Ohtani hasn't been feeling well and may have a conversation with him tomorrow to determine the best course of action. Ohtani has been dealing with multiple injuries throughout the season, including a left knee issue and a right bicep problem. His performance at the plate had been deteriorating before the postseason, with a significant drop in power, speed, and approach.
With the Dodgers trailing two games to none, the decision to bench Ohtani could be a difficult one, as his absence would certainly impact the team's chances in this crucial series.
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