{
  "id": 14331786,
  "title": "Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers’ Game 3 lineup against Brewers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/shohei-ohtani-will-be-in-dodgers-game-3-lineup-against-brewers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T00:37:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/13/shohei-ohtani-will-be-in-dodgers-game-3-lineup-against-brewers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shohei Ohtani will play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, set to begin on Wednesday night. Manager Dave Roberts revealed on Tuesday that Ohtani's batting position will be between second and sixth, as the Dodgers face a 0-2 deficit in the best-of-seven series. Ohtani has performed modestly during the postseason, batting .150 (3 for 20) in six games, with seven strikeouts, three walks, and one stolen base, and no home runs, RBIs, or an OPS above .400. Roberts spoke with Ohtani before the team's practice at Dodger Stadium, clarifying that the decision wasn't about benching him but rather providing him with some time off, akin to the approach taken with Freddie Freeman in 2024. Freeman was dealing with health issues, took some time off to recover, and ultimately earned MVP honors as the Dodgers claimed the World Series title.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani to play in Dodgers' Game 3 against Brewers.",
    "Manager Dave Roberts revealed Ohtani's batting position.",
    "Ohtani's postseason performance has been modest."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating Ohtani back into the lineup despite his postseason struggles signals a strategic bet that rest will revitalize his production as the Dodgers fight to avoid elimination.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup against Brewers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/shohei-ohtani-will-be-in-dodgers-game-3-lineup-against-brewers-14355829",
        "published": "2026-10-14T03:05:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}