What happened: Shohei Ohtani took batting practice on the field Monday, marking a second consecutive day of on-field work. The session kept his standard pregame routine intact during the postseason.

Why it matters: Shohei Ohtani is hitting cleanup for a second straight postseason game. The spot keeps him in a central run-production role for the October schedule.

What to watch: His next pregame routine and cleanup turn will indicate how the lineup holds entering the next postseason game.