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Dave Roberts Reverses Shohei Ohtani Decision as Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Strategy Unfolds
Manager Dave Roberts scheduled Glasnow for Game 3 and Ohtani for Game 4 to strategically space pitching starts during the NLCS at Dodger Stadium, with Dodgers' starters posting a 1.65 ERA.
- Shohei Ohtani will start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, as announced by Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts.
- Tyler Glasnow is set to start Game 3 of the series, with L.A. holding a 1-0 lead after winning Game 1.
- Ohtani is 3-0 this postseason with an impressive 0.86 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 21 innings.
- Roberts stated that delaying Ohtani's next pitching performance had nothing to do with his hitting slump, emphasizing Ohtani's need for rest.
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Dave Roberts Reverses Shohei Ohtani Decision as Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Strategy Unfolds
Just days ago, when asked about deploying Shohei Ohtani from the bullpen during the NLDS, Dave Roberts delivered a definitive four-word reply: “Not on our radar.” But here we are getting that plan changed. The Boys in Blue won Game 1, and with that, the manager is playing smartly with his arms. Now, as per the planbook of Roberts—Ohtani, who was earlier ruled out of relief work, can be considered as a multi-role weapon for the long run in Octobe…
Dodgers Line Up Superstar to Come Out of the Bullpen Later in NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers just revealed their starting rotation for the rest of the National League Championship Series, with right-hander Tyler Glasnow now pitching Game Three, and Shohei Ohtani starting Game Four. Originally, the order was reversed. Why is this important? The Dodgers are leaving open the possibility that Ohtani would be able to pitch out of the bullpen in a deciding Game Seven, should the series go that long, according to Fabian…
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