Roberts keeps Ohtani in NLCS Game 3

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to keep Shohei Ohtani in NLCS Game 3 despite his .150 batting average and postseason struggles.

Ohtani slumps in postseason

Ohtani has gone 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Game 2, batting .150 with no extra-base hits or RBIs in the playoffs.

Roberts cites Ohtani's confidence

Roberts said Ohtani is 'close to finding something with his swing' and 'well enough to help us win a baseball game'.

Ohtani's injury history

Ohtani has dealt with arm injuries throughout the regular season, requiring an injured list stint to recover.

Roberts' decision rationale

Roberts met with Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes to decide Ohtani should get another shot in Game 3.

Ohtani's response

Ohtani stated through interpreter Will Ireton that his symptoms shouldn't be the reason he can't hit and he takes 'full responsibility' for his October performance.

“The symptoms shouldn’t be the reason why I can’t hit. He said he takes "full responsibility" for how he’s played thus far in October.”