Ohtani stays in lineup for NLCS Game 3

Dodgers trail 2-0 entering Game 3

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4m1 min read

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What happened: Shohei Ohtani told the club after a Tuesday evaluation he is well enough to help win. Attention centers on his place in the order and whether his timing returns.

Why it matters: Consecutive losses to open the series leave little margin for another quiet night from the middle of the order. Power has been absent since Aug. 19, with 1 RBI in that span, increasing pressure on each Game 3 at-bat.

By the numbers: 24 consecutive games without a home run, tied for longest career streak; 0 home runs and 1 RBI since Aug. 19; series 2-0 entering Game 3.

What to watch: Game 3 tests his spot in the order and the quality of his at-bats. A breakthrough would ease pressure as the series continues.

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