Ohtani slides to fifth spot in Dodgers lineup for NLDS Game 3
Los Angeles moves its star slugger down in the order as they face Chris Sale in a pivotal postseason game.
The Dodgers have shifted Shohei Ohtani from his usual lineup position down to fifth for NLDS Game 3. The move comes as Los Angeles faces Chris Sale on the mound. Manager Dave Roberts adjusted the batting order for this key postseason matchup. The change is a notable tactical decision given Ohtani's prominence in the lineup all season.
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