Ohtani To Be Included In Dodgers’ Lineup For NLCS Game 3
Shohei Ohtani will be included in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Amarillo, TX, October 13, 2026 —
Shohei Ohtani will be included in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to the information provided.
The announcement identifies Ohtani’s inclusion in the lineup and the matchup, but does not provide further details about his role, batting position or expected participation in the game. It also does not state when the lineup was announced or where Game 3 will be played.
No additional information was provided about the Dodgers’ other lineup choices, the teams’ results in the earlier games of the series, or the circumstances surrounding Ohtani’s inclusion. The summary does not include a statement from Ohtani, the Dodgers or team personnel, and it gives no explanation for the lineup decision.
As a result, the confirmed information is limited to Ohtani being listed as part of the Los Angeles lineup for the third game of the NLCS against Milwaukee. The available details do not establish whether any other lineup changes were made or offer further context about the game.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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