Shohei Ohtani at No. 6, a lone single, and the Dodgers staring at elimination
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Slumping Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the order for the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose 6-2 loss to the Milwau
In a critical moment for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani was moved to the sixth spot in the batting order, a significant drop for the left-handed hitting player who has been struggling in the postseason. This decision was made by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who aimed to alternate right- and left-handed hitters throughout the lineup in their National League Championship Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Ohtani, who had been dealing with left knee and right biceps issues, singled in his first at-bat, but it wasn't enough as the Dodgers lost 6-2 and fell to 3-0 in the best-of-seven series. Ohtani's struggles have been well-documented, with an .182 batting average over seven postseason games and no home runs or RBIs. Despite these challenges, Ohtani maintained a composed demeanor during the game, as noted by teammate Mookie Betts and pitcher Tyler Glasnow.
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