Shohei Ohtani plummets in Dodgers lineup for Chris Sale showdown in NLDS Game 3
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made significant lineup changes for Game 3 of the NLDS, including moving Shohei Ohtani from the two-hole to the No. 5 spot to better match up against Braves lefty ace Chris Sale.
- The move aimed to limit Ohtani's at-bats against Sale, who has dominated him in previous matchups, and to encourage a better offensive approach after Ohtani's recent struggles.
- Roberts emphasized the adjustment was a one-day strategy to improve the team's chances against Sale and subsequent pitchers.
- Additional lineup changes included replacing left-handed hitter Max Muncy with Miguel Rojas at third base and swapping slumping Tommy Edman for Kiké Hernández at second base.
- These adjustments reflect the Dodgers' effort to optimize their lineup against the Braves' pitching strength in a crucial postseason game.
