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Shohei Ohtani drops to sixth as Dodgers face elimination

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Ohtani drops to sixth

The Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani down to sixth for NLCS Game 3.

Lineup

Lowest spot as a Dodger

It was his lowest lineup spot since he joined the Dodgers.

Slump

A deep playoff slump

He entered Game 3 hitting .150 in the playoffs, with no home runs.

Game 3

1-for-4 on the night

His lone hit was a single in the eighth inning.

Result

Dodgers lose 6-2

Milwaukee won Game 3. Los Angeles now trails the series 3-0.

Injury

Injury behind the slump

Ohtani has dealt with left knee and right biceps issues for months.

Manager

Roberts kept him in

Dave Roberts even thought about benching Ohtani. He kept him in.

Quote

Whatever it takes to win

Roberts said Ohtani backed the move. Ohtani said he can still help.

Context

A $700 million star

Ohtani is a four-time MVP on a 10-year, $700 million deal.

Next

Game 4 is must-win

The Dodgers face elimination in Game 4 on Thursday.

Watch

Watch his spot

A good night could lift him back up the order.

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