Dodgers weigh sitting Ohtani for NLCS Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers are considering whether to leave Shohei Ohtani out of their lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, but manager Dave Roberts has not made a decision. Roberts plans to discuss the possibility with Ohtani before determining the lineup, according to a report of his comments to reporters. The question comes as the Dodgers trail the Milwaukee Brewers two games to none in the best-of-seven series. The Brewers won Game 2 by a 7-4 score, and need two more victories to advance to the World Series. Game 3 is scheduled at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, October 14. Ohtani has struggled at the plate in the postseason. He went two for 13, with both hits singles, in the National League Division Series, and had three hits, all singles, in 20 at-bats through the first two NLCS games, according to reports. Roberts had already moved him from the top two spots in the batting order to fourth or fifth in recent games. The potential lineup change is not confirmed. Roberts’ planned conversation with Ohtani is the reported next step, and the team’s Game 3 lineup will determine whether the two-way star plays.