What happened: On The Dan Le Batard Show, Dan Le Batard and co-hosts argued the Dodgers should sit Shohei Ohtani to open the game and save him for one late swing. The hosts cited Freddy Freeman sitting with an ankle injury before a World Series MVP turn as precedent for resting a star.

Why it matters: Los Angeles faces elimination pressure trailing 2-0, magnifying each lineup decision around Ohtani. The discussion framed the choice as weighing one swing's upside against carrying a limited star from first pitch.

What to watch: Watch whether Dave Roberts starts Ohtani or holds him for a late matchup after the Brewers starter exits.