Awestruck Brewers wary of Shohei Ohtani heroics despite injuries: ‘It just takes one day’

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Harris, J. (2026, October 14). Awestruck Brewers wary of Shohei Ohtani heroics despite injuries: ‘It just takes one day’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/brewers-still-wary-of-shohei-ohtani-heroics-for-dodgers/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-14 · by Jack Harris

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Garrett Mitchell of the Milwaukee Brewers expresses respect for Shohei Ohtani's determination despite his recent poor performance and injuries during the National League Championship Series. Despite hitting just 3-for-20 with no extra-base hits or RBIs in this postseason, Ohtani insisted on playing in Game 3, convincing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to keep him in the lineup. Mitchell recalls how even last year when Ohtani struggled initially, he managed a historic performance including three home runs and ten strikeouts in one game. The article highlights the Brewers' caution towards Ohtani’s unpredictable ability to turn things around abruptly.
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From the articles provided, it's evident that the Los Angeles Dodgers' series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) was characterized by a lackluster performance from their offense. Despite Tarik Skubal's solid pitching performance for the Dodgers, the team managed only one run and struggled with runners in scoring position, going just 1-for-6. The loss marked a continuation of the Dodgers' offensive struggles seen across their five playoff games so far.

As Freddie Freeman noted, "Any loss in the playoffs is not great but it’s a long series and it’s just the first game." This sentiment reflects the understanding within the team that there's still plenty to play for in what promises to be an intense battle. The Dodgers look ahead with their sights set on Game 2, where they plan to deploy Yoshinobu Yamamoto as their starter.

In anticipation of the upcoming games, the articles highlight both sides' concerns and strengths:

In summary, while Game 1 saw the Milwaukee Brewers prevail with a tight victory over the Dodgers, both teams remain closely matched heading into subsequent games. The focus now shifts towards how each side can rectify past performance issues and capitalize on strengths to gain an upper hand in this crucial series.

Regarding your question about the cost or availability of tickets for Game 1, no specific information is provided within these articles; however, given that it’s a high-profile game during the NLCS, tickets were likely sold out quickly through official channels such as MLB's website or StubHub. For future games, fans can check similar platforms to find available tickets, though prices might vary based on demand and proximity to the event.

If you're looking for specific ticket information for upcoming games, I recommend checking official MLB websites, Ticketmaster, or other reputable secondary marketplaces where game details and pricing are typically updated regularly as events approach. Additionally, staying informed through media sources like those mentioned can provide updates on changes in seating availability or special promotions.

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New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 23 📰 publisher trust 67
“The articles discuss different aspects of the NLCS between Dodgers and Brewers but describe separate incidents or topics rather than a single specific occurrence.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 39 📰 publisher trust 63
“While both articles discuss Shohei Ohtani's participation in Game 3, Article A confirms his inclusion in the lineup, while Article B discusses speculation and uncertainty about his status prior to the game.”
New York Post
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“The articles discuss different aspects of the NLCS between Brewers and Dodgers but do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 5% hedged 1 of 20 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles discuss the Brewers facing Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in the NLCS, indicating they are covering the same specific playoff series.”
New York Post
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“The articles refer to different time periods during the playoffs — Article A discusses Ohtani's performance in the NLDS against the Braves, while Article B addresses Ohtani's status and speculation for Game 3 of the NLCS.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 17 📰 publisher trust 67
“While both articles discuss Shohei Ohtani's status for Game 3 of the NLCS, Article A reports on Manager Dave Roberts' confirmation that Ohtani will play, whereas Article B discusses Brewers players' reactions and speculations about Ohtani's uncertain status.”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 2 of 23 📰 publisher trust 68
“While both articles discuss Shohei Ohtani's status for Game 3 of the NLCS, they describe different aspects of the situation (Roberts' decision vs. Brewers' reaction) and are not focused on a single specific incident.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 26 📰 publisher trust 67
“Both articles discuss Shohei Ohtani's performance issues due to injuries during the NLCS, but they feature different players expressing their views (Garrett Mitchell in Article A and Mookie Betts in Article B).”
New York Post
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“The articles refer to different stages of consideration regarding Shohei Ohtani's status for games in the NLCS, but describe distinct moments or discussions.”
New York Post
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“The articles discuss Ohtani's status and lineup position for Game 3 of the NLCS, but Article A does not confirm whether Ohtani played, while Article B states he did play but was dropped in the order.”
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Jack Harris
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🔮 Shohei Ohtani was indeed in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, as manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday amid speculation that the slugger could be benched.
🔮 They couldn’t help but remember last year’s NLCS, when Ohtani entered Game 4 in a 3-for-29 slump — then delivered perhaps the greatest individual performance in baseball history, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters to complete a pennant-clinching sweep.
🔮 Shohei Ohtani will remain in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.
🔮 One big loss, and four ugly at-bats later, however, that previously steadfast plan suddenly seemed capable of changing. Following a 7-4 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers that put the Dodgers in a two-game hole in their National League Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts told The Athletic that the team would have “a conversation” with Ohtani about his status for Game 3.
🔮 Zero: The whole Dodgers’ offense –– but especially Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith Really, the 7-4 scoreline in Monday’s Game 2 loss flattered the Dodgers.
🔮 Yamamoto, despite entering with a five-game playoff win streak and the second-lowest postseason ERA in the last 100 years, couldn’t steady the two-time defending champions. The Brewers, who allowed Yamamoto to throw a complete game against them on the very same mound in Game 2 of last year’s NLCS sweep, turned the tables decisively with long, relentless, unforgiving at-bats.
🔮 He finally reached base with a walk in the eighth, but it might be time for him to move down in the lineup.
🔮 Still, the result will sting for the Dodgers –– after they seemingly had the game where they wanted it early, only to cede control with their costly string of missed opportunities.
🔮 When asked for the umpteenth time this week about any positive signs he saw from slumping and injury-hampered slugger Shohei Ohtani in the opening round of the playoffs, the Dodgers’ manager couldn’t give a clear reason for optimism.
🔮 Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas was also included in the group, confirming he will be available for the series despite battling a back injury in recent days.
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Brewers Dodgers Game 2 Game 3 NLCS

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Ohtani PERSON · 9× Dodgers ORG · 5× Brewers ORG · 3× Mitchell PERSON · 3× Murphy PERSON · 3× Roberts PERSON · 3× Dave Roberts PERSON · 1× Garrett Mitchell PERSON · 1× Pat Murphy PERSON · 1× Shohei Ohtani PERSON · 1×

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He was, as manager Dave Roberts relayed while announcing the decision on Tuesday, “convicted” and “adamant” in his ability to find something at the plate, and look more like the four-time MVP that has spearheaded the Dodgers’ offense during their run to back-to-back World Series titles the last two years. “
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🔮 They couldn’t help but remember last year’s NLCS, when Ohtani entered Game 4 in a 3-for-29 slump — then delivered perhaps the greatest individual performance in baseball history, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters to complete a pennant-clinching sweep.

Claims (36 extracted, 1 hedged)

Brewers manager Pat Murphy didn’t take the Shohei Ohtani-speculation bait. asserted
Murphy → take → bait
But, when asked about Ohtani’s uncertain status coming out of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series this week, outfielder Garrett Mitchell did. asserted
Mitchell → ask → Series
“I’d be shocked,” Mitchell said on Tuesday, when asked about the possibility of Ohtani not being in the Dodgers’ lineup for a critical Game 3 on Wednesday. asserted
Ohtani → shock → Wednesday
“He’s the greatest player in the game, arguably going down as the best player ever. asserted
He → ’ → player
One day you can be on top of the world, and on the next you are hitting the lowest of lows … asserted
you → hit → lows
But I know that whether he’s feeling good or he’s not feeling good, he’s always going to be someone that you have to game-plan for. asserted
you → know → that
“You never know,” Mitchell added. asserted
Mitchell → know → ?
“It takes one swing to come back.” asserted
It → take → swing
As it turned out, Ohtani was granted the chance for a big swing on Wednesday. asserted
Ohtani → turn → Wednesday
Despite his woeful performance so far this postseason, and his ongoing struggles with right arm and left knee injuries, Ohtani was kept in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS. asserted
Ohtani → keep → NLCS
He was, as manager Dave Roberts relayed while announcing the decision on Tuesday, “convicted” and “adamant” in his ability to find something at the plate, and look more like the four-time MVP that has spearheaded the Dodgers’ offense during their run to back-to-back World Series titles the last two years. “ asserted
that → relay → titles
‘I want to be in there. asserted
I → want → ?
I know I can help the team. asserted
I → know → team
I’m close,’” Ohtani told Roberts and top front-office executives Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes during a meeting on Tuesday, as Roberts later recounted. asserted
Roberts → ’m → Tuesday
“That,” Roberts added, “is all I need to hear.” asserted
I → add → ?
Ohtani’s chances of following through on such optimism, of course, still seemed dubious. asserted
chances → follow → course
He entered Wednesday batting just 3-for-20 with no extra-base hits or RBIs this postseason. asserted
He → enter → hits
He hadn’t launched a home run since Aug. 18, mired in the longest single-season long-ball drought of his MLB career. asserted
He → launch → career
He was coming off a particularly poor performance in Game 2, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and several awkward swings in a 7-4 loss that put the Dodgers in a 2-0 series hole. asserted
that → come → hole
Still, the Brewers remained wary of the 32-year-old’s capabilities. asserted
Brewers → remain → capabilities
They couldn’t help but remember last year’s NLCS, when Ohtani entered Game 4 in a 3-for-29 slump — then delivered perhaps the greatest individual performance in baseball history, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters to complete a pennant-clinching sweep. asserted
Ohtani → help → sweep
“There’s proof of that even last year,” Mitchell noted. asserted
Mitchell → ’ → that
“Probably didn’t have the greatest series to start, but that Game 4, it just takes one day.” asserted
it → have → day
“You can’t forget that,” Murphy added. asserted
Murphy → forget → that
“Do you know how tough it is to execute what he did?” asserted
he → know → what
This version of Ohtani, of course, looks nothing like last year’s. asserted
version → look → year
He isn’t pitching. asserted
He → pitch → ?
He isn’t slugging. asserted
He → slug → ?
Outside of a few slap singles and a couple walks, he has hardly even posed a threat to reach base. asserted
he → pose → base
Has that changed the way the Brewers have attacked him in this NLCS rematch, Murphy was asked: “You still have to go at him,” he said, coyly. asserted
he → change → him
“You have to go at everybody.” asserted
You → have → everybody
As for whether Murphy would have been surprised to see Ohtani benched for Game 3? asserted
Ohtani → see → Game
“That’s out of my hands,” he said. asserted
he → ’ → hands
Nothing in this game surprises me, to tell you the truth. asserted
Nothing → surprise → truth
Right when you think you know something, be careful; you might not.” uncertain
you → think → something
With their season hanging in the balance, the Dodgers are hoping that will prove true with their slumping superstar slugger. asserted
that → hang → slugger
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