Dodgers Make Shoehi Ohtani Game 3 Lineup Decision Amid Slump
The Los Angeles Dodgers will include Shohei Ohtani in their Game 3 lineup
The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to keep designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for Game 3 of their series, despite his recent hitting slump. Ohtani, who has only managed three hits in 20 at-bats in October, is dealing with injuries that have sidelined him as a pitcher. Team manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that Ohtani's swing "just does not look right" and that the injuries may have affected his mechanics.
However, Ohtani himself is confident and close to breaking out of his slump. Roberts emphasized that the Dodgers need Ohtani in the lineup, as they are better with him in the lineup. While Ohtani is not the only star player struggling in October, the series is far from over, and Roberts is confident that the team can overcome its 0-2 deficit with the superstar player on the field.
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