Dodgers drop struggling Ohtani to fifth in batting order for NLDS Game 3
Manager Dave Roberts shuffled the Los Angeles lineup, moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani down to the No. 5 spot against the Atlanta Braves.
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts adjusted his lineup for Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani from his usual spot near the top of the order down to No. 5.
The change comes as Ohtani has been struggling at the plate in the series, prompting Roberts to rework the batting order in an effort to spark more consistent offensive production.
Ohtani, who has been one of the Dodgers' most prominent players, typically hits in one of the top spots in the lineup. Dropping him to the middle of the order reflects an in-series adjustment rather than a long-term change in approach.
The Dodgers will look to other hitters to carry a larger share of the offensive load in Ohtani's new lineup slot as the series with the Braves continues.
Game 3 is a pivotal contest in the division series, with both teams looking to gain an advantage as the best-of-five matchup progresses.
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