The Los Angeles Dodgers make a lineup change for NLCS Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers, moving Shohei Ohtani down to the No. 6 spot in the batting order. Sources report the move comes as the Dodgers trail the series 0-2 and are seeking their first win.
Several outlets note Ohtani remains in the lineup despite speculation he could be benched. Reports also describe his postseason production as limited, including mentions of a low batting output through the first two games and an extended slump associated with injury concerns. One outlet adds that Ohtani bats sixth for the first time since his Angels days in 2020, and that the top of the Dodgers’ order remains intact.
Across coverage, the main difference is tone rather than the facts: some framing highlights “panic” or pressure around Ohtani, while others focus on the confirmed managerial decision and the lineup mechanics for Game 3.
