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  "id": 12474945,
  "title": "Roberts moves struggling Ohtani to No. 5 spot in Dodgers’ lineup in NLDS Game 3 against Braves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/roberts-moves-struggling-ohtani-to-no-5-spot-in-dodgers-lineup-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T21:26:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/06/roberts-moves-struggling-ohtani-to-no-5-spot-in-dodgers-lineup-in-nlds-game-3-against-braves"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the crucial Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made an adjustment to the lineup by moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot. Ohtani, a four-time MVP, had struggled against Braves left-hander Chris Sale, going 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in their previous matchup on August 26. Roberts felt the move would give the Dodgers a different look against Sale and provide Ohtani with opportunities to help the team as they aim to turn the series around, which was tied 1-1 heading into this game. Ohtani, who had hit .275 with 30 homers and 81 RBIs in the regular season, went 2 for 8 in the first two games of the series.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/watch-braves-outfielder-rob-freddie-freeman-of-home-run-in-nlds-game",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:13:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}