Despite Shohei Ohtani’s alarming postseason slump, batting a mere .150 with no extra-base hits or RBIs and a lengthy home run drought dating back to August, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is sticking with his superstar slugger for the critical NLCS Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Following a 0-for-4 performance with two strikeouts in Game 2, a decision point was reached after the team fell behind 2-0 in the series. Roberts, after consulting with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes, ultimately decided to trust Ohtani’s conviction that he’s close to finding his swing and is physically capable of contributing, despite ongoing left knee and right arm ailments that have plagued him throughout the season and required an IL stint. Ohtani himself has taken full responsibility for his playoff struggles, but Roberts’ unwavering confidence and Ohtani’s adamant belief that he can help the team win have paved the way for him to remain in the designated hitter role for a game the Dodgers view as a must-win to regain momentum.
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