Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gamble ends in NLCS sweep despite Dave Roberts’ faith
Shohei Ohtani's postseason slump put Dave Roberts under pressure before the Brewers completed a four-game NLCS sweep of the Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' 2026 postseason came to an end with a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. Star player Shohei Ohtani's struggles at bat became a major talking point as he battled lingering injuries. Manager Dave Roberts considered sitting Ohtani before Game 3 but ultimately kept him in the lineup, moving him to sixth in the batting order.
This lineup change reflected manager Roberts' growing concerns about Ohtani's offensive output. Ohtani showed some signs of recovery with a three-run homer in Game 4, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dodgers' 6-4 loss, ending their hopes of winning a third consecutive World Series title.
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