Ohtani Singles From Sixth Spot as Dodgers Fall to Brewers in NLCS
Shohei Ohtani singled after being moved to the sixth spot in the order for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, bringing them close to postseason elimination.
Amarillo, TX, October 14, 2026 —
Shohei Ohtani singled after being moved to the sixth spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ batting order, but the Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. The defeat brought Los Angeles close to postseason elimination.
The available information does not identify when the game was played, which game of the series it was, or who made the decision to move Ohtani in the order. It also does not provide details about his other plate appearances or the game’s scoring beyond the final result.
Ohtani’s single was the reported result following the lineup change. No further information was provided about how the hit contributed to the Dodgers’ scoring, or about the performances of other players. The summary also does not state the teams’ series records or what result Los Angeles would need to advance.
The 6-2 loss left the Dodgers in a precarious position in the National League Championship Series, according to the information provided. The exact postseason implications, including whether the team faced elimination in its next game, were not specified. No statements from Ohtani, Dodgers personnel or the Brewers were included.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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