Dave Roberts keeps Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 lineup despite postseason struggles
Dave Roberts is keeping Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers' NLCS Game 3 lineup despite a .150 postseason average and zero extra-base hits against the Brewers.
TL;DR
- Manager Dave Roberts is keeping Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers' Game 3 lineup for the NLCS.
- Ohtani is struggling in the postseason with a .150 batting average and no extra-base hits or RBIs.
- Ohtani feels confident he can improve his performance and is adamant about playing.
- Roberts discussed the decision with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes.
- Ohtani is dealing with left knee and right arm ailments, which have affected his performance.
- Ohtani has not hit a home run since August 18.