Ohtani Slated to Join Dodgers’ Lineup for NLCS Game 3
Shohei Ohtani is slated to be in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Charlotte, NC, October 13, 2026 —
Shohei Ohtani is slated to be in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The information identifies Ohtani as part of the Dodgers’ planned lineup for the matchup, but does not provide further details about his role.
The summary does not specify when or where Game 3 will be played, Ohtani’s position in the batting order, or whether the lineup is final. It also does not identify who announced the planned lineup or provide a reason for Ohtani’s inclusion.
The matchup is described as Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, with the Dodgers facing the Brewers. No information was provided about the results of earlier games in the series, the teams’ records, or the broader circumstances surrounding the matchup. Those details cannot be established from the available information.
Accordingly, the confirmed report is limited to Ohtani being slated to appear in the Dodgers’ lineup for the third game against Milwaukee. Further details about the lineup and game were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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