Ohtani hits sixth, Rojas starts at third in Game 3

Dodgers trail NLCS 2-0 entering Game 3

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

Shohei Ohtani bats 6th in Game 3. Miguel Rojas is in at 3B. @MLBNetwork https://t.co/oakBGpLg9j Via @jonmorosi on X

What happened: Ohtani drops to sixth for Game 3, with Miguel Rojas starting at third base. Los Angeles enters down 2-0 to Milwaukee in the NLCS.

Why it matters: Ohtani opened the postseason 3-for-20, his lowest lineup slot as a Dodger. The arrangement staggers left-handed looks against Milwaukee lefty Gasser while keeping Ohtani in the order for a must-win game.

By the numbers: Ohtani is 3-for-20 to open the postseason. Milwaukee leads the NLCS 2-0 entering Game 3.

What to watch: Game 3 tests whether the lower slot restores Ohtani's timing. A third straight loss puts Los Angeles on the brink of elimination.

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@JonMorosi 2026-10-14T20:39:56.719105+00:00

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