Shohei Ohtani is batting first tonight for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a massive lineup change as their entire postseason hangs by a thread. The Dodgers’ pregame lineup confirms Ohtani is back in the leadoff spot for Game 4 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, a must-win situation if there ever was one.
Down 3-0: The Brewers Have Absolutely Shut Down the Champs
Let’s be real, things are looking grim in Los Angeles. The Dodgers, the two-time reigning champions, are staring down the barrel of elimination. The Milwaukee Brewers went up 3-0 in the NLCS, putting the Dodgers on the brink. Mookie Betts was leading off for the Dodgers in those first three games, but whatever spark they were looking for just wasn’t there. Now they’re shaking things up, clearly hoping Ohtani can light a fire.
Where Are the Bombs? Dodgers Batters Still Looking for a Single HR
And here’s the wild part, the one that tells you everything you need to know about their struggles: the Dodgers have *zero* home runs in the NLCS. Zero! That’s almost unthinkable for a team with their power hitters. You can’t win big games, especially elimination games, without some long balls. This Ohtani move to the leadoff spot is a desperate roll of the dice, a clear sign they need someone, anyone, to ignite that offense and get the bats going.
This isn’t just another game. It’s Game 4, and it’s set for 8 p.m. ET tonight in Los Angeles. The Dodgers have to win to keep their season alive. Can Ohtani spark a miracle, or is this the end for the two-time champs?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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