# Roberts Keeps Ohtani in NLCS Game 3

> Dodgers manager Dave Roberts keeps Shohei Ohtani in NLCS Game 3 despite postseason struggles.
- Title: Roberts Keeps Ohtani in NLCS Game 3 · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts keeps Shohei Ohtani in NLCS Game 3 despite postseason struggles. shohei ohtani, dodgers, nfl · reported by OutKick.
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/dave-roberts-keeps-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-nlcs-game-3-lineup-despite-postseason-struggles
- Author: Scott Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shohei ohtani, dodgers, nfl, mlb, national league championship series, dave roberts, postseason, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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