Ohtani struggles but Dodgers advance past Braves

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 21:19 · Archive

Shohei Ohtani went 2 for 13 in the Dodgers' four-game playoff victory over the Atlanta Braves despite batting injuries.

Shohei Ohtani is scuffling at the plate in the postseason after entering the playoffs battling injuries. In the Los Angeles Dodgers' four-game National League Division Series win over the Atlanta Braves, Ohtani went 2 for 13 with two walks, four strikeouts and one stolen base, posting a .421 on-base-plus-slugging percentage and .154 slugging percentage.

Ohtani's offensive struggles reflect nagging injuries that limited him to 139 games in the regular season. He went on the injured list for the first time as a Dodger in September with right biceps and left knee issues and has acknowledged he is not yet fully healthy. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani 'doesn't appear comfortable at the plate' at times.

Despite Ohtani's struggles, the Dodgers continue to advance. Roberts made tactical adjustments, dropping Ohtani to fifth in the order for Game 3, his lowest spot as a Dodger, before moving him to cleanup for Game 4. The Dodgers themselves were not much better offensively, hitting .203 against Atlanta.

How it is being reported

• Shohei Ohtani’s bat has gone quiet, but the Dodgers keep winning for nowShohei Ohtani is struggling at the plate, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are feeling it in the postseason.News4Jax · 9 Oct, 20:41
• Shohei Ohtani’s bat has gone quiet, but the Dodgers keep winning for nowShohei Ohtani is struggling at the plate, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are feeling it in the postseason.Clickorlando · 9 Oct, 20:41

In this story: Shohei Ohtani · Los Angeles Dodgers · Atlanta Braves · Dave Roberts

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