Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday that struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Roberts said he had a "great conversation" with the two-time NL MVP, signaling that the manager and the slugger have discussed Ohtani's recent performance and his role going forward. The conversation comes as Ohtani has struggled at the plate during the playoffs, a stretch that has drawn attention given his standing as one of the sport's biggest stars.
Roberts's decision to keep Ohtani in the lineup reflects confidence in the two-time MVP, who has been among the most productive hitters in the game. The Dodgers are looking to take a commanding position in the best-of-seven series, and Ohtani's bat is seen as a key part of that effort.
For the Brewers, the series presents a stiff test against a Dodgers lineup that remains loaded even with individual slumps. Game 3 is set to be a significant moment in the series, with both teams aware that momentum can shift quickly in October baseball.
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