Ohtani Back Atop Dodgers Lineup for NLCS Game 4
Los Angeles moves Shohei Ohtani back to the leadoff position for Game 4 of the NLCS against Milwaukee.
The Dodgers are returning Shohei Ohtani to the leadoff spot for Game 4 of the 2026 NLCS against the Brewers. The move signals a strategic adjustment by the Dodgers' manager after Ohtani had batted elsewhere in the order in prior games of the series. Batting Ohtani first maximizes his plate appearances and on-base potential at the top of a potent lineup.
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