Dodgers will have 'conversation' about benching Shohei Ohtani as star's struggles continue this postseason

Key Points:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers are considering sitting two-way star Shohei Ohtani in Game 3 of the NLCS after his poor performance in the first two games, with manager Dave Roberts planning to have a conversation with him about the best course of action.
• Ohtani has struggled in the series, going 1-for-7 with three strikeouts and showing signs of being compromised, including taking non-competitive at-bats and attempting to adjust his swing to counter velocity.
• His postseason struggles extend beyond the NLCS, hitting just .150/.261/.150 over six games, and he has been hampered by knee and biceps injuries since mid-August, which he admitted he needs to manage during the playoffs.
• Despite attempts to mitigate his issues by lowering his spot in the batting order, Ohtani has yet to find form, putting the Dodgers in a difficult position as they try to mount a comeback from a 0-2 series deficit.
• The Dodgers possess enough talent to succeed without Ohtani if necessary, but the decision to bench him could be pivotal in determining their fate in the NLCS.