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Ohtani stays in Dodgers lineup for NLCS Game 3

Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the Dodgers will keep Ohtani in the lineup as they try to climb out of an 0-2 hole against Milwaukee.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
Published 10:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHere is the latest.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShohei Ohtani will start Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts confirmed Tuesday, even after reports that he might be benched.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Dodgers trail the Milwaukee Brewers two games to none, and Ohtani has been struggling at the plate through this series.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe says he's close to finding his MVP form, and that his symptoms shouldn't be the reason he can't hit.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSome people have wondered whether his earlier injury concerns are hurting his performance, and he was asked about that directly today.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRoberts says the superstar stays in, and the Dodgers are trying to climb out of that early hole.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGame 3 is the next one on the schedule, and Ohtani will be in the lineup for it.