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Shohei Ohtani gets knocked down the Dodgers’ lineup as playoff panic sets in

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Harris, J. (2026, October 14). Shohei Ohtani gets knocked down the Dodgers’ lineup as playoff panic sets in. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/dodgers-drop-shohei-ohtani-to-no-6-in-lineup-amid-nlcs-slump-against-brewers/

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“Both articles describe Dave Roberts keeping Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS, though dropping him to the No. 6 spot amid his struggles.”

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“While both articles discuss Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS, Article A is primarily about game predictions and player performance statistics, whereas Article B focuses on Ohtani's position change in the lineup due to his poor performance. They cover different aspects of the same general event.”

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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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“The first article discusses the possibility of benching Shohei Ohtani after Game 2, while the second confirms he played in Game 3 but was dropped to the sixth spot. They describe different phases of a series.”

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“The articles discuss different aspects and times during Ohtani's playoff performance, with Article A focusing on his NLDS performance and Article B reporting on a lineup change for Game 3 of the NLCS.”

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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.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Shohei Ohtani gets knocked down the Dodgers’ lineup as playoff panic sets in

🔮 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.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Awestruck Brewers wary of Shohei Ohtani heroics despite injuries: ‘It just takes one day’

🔮 Shohei Ohtani will remain in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Shohei Ohtani, despite benching possibility, to remain in Dodgers lineup

🔮 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.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Bench Shohei Ohtani? Dodgers have to consider drastic action with season in danger

🔮 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.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith are zeros again in Dodgers’ devastating Game 2 NLCS loss

🔮 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.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Brewers demoralize Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto to take stunning 2-0 NLCS lead

🔮 He finally reached base with a walk in the eighth, but it might be time for him to move down in the lineup.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 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.

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🔮 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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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. uncertain

slugger → confirm → speculation

However, Ohtani was dropped down to the No. 6 spot in the order amid his injury-hampered 3-for-20 slump in the playoffs, the lowest he had been slotted in his Dodgers career. asserted

he → drop → career

The move came with the club facing a 2-0 series hole to the Milwaukee Brewers in the best-of-seven NLCS. asserted

club → come → NLCS

It was another of sign that — despite their proclamations that he is close to turning things around — the Dodgers are uncertain about exactly what they will get from the two-way star, who was coming off his worst performance of the playoffs in an 0-for-4, two-strikeout clunker in Game 2. asserted

who → turn → Game

Ohtani was not the only one to be dropped in the order. asserted

Ohtani → drop → order

Another slumping bat, catcher Will Smith, slid to the seven-hole after starting the postseason in a 1-for-23 rut. asserted

bat → slump → rut

In their place, Kyle Tucker was moved into the cleanup spot and Andy Pages was shifted to the No. 5 spot. asserted

Pages → move → spot

It was all part of the Dodgers’ efforts to shift momentum in the series, and find better answers against a Brewers pitching staff that has held them to just five runs and 10 hits in the first two games of the NLCS. asserted

that → shift → NLCS

Shohei Ohtani gets knocked down the Dodgers’ lineup as playoff panic sets in

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