Ohtani Slated For Dodgers’ Lineup In NLCS Game 3

Springfield Holyoke, MA, 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’s expected place in the Dodgers’ lineup but does not provide further details about his role, the batting order or the team’s complete lineup. It also does not specify when or where the game will be played.

The matchup is identified as Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, with the Dodgers facing the Brewers. No information was provided about the results of the first two games, the teams’ records in the series or any circumstances behind Ohtani’s expected inclusion.

“Slated” indicates that Ohtani is expected to be in the lineup, but the information does not confirm a final lineup card or report on what happened during the game. The contractor’s name, game time and any other lineup changes were not provided; no additional game-day details are available in the summary.

Accordingly, the confirmed report at this stage is limited to Ohtani being expected to appear in the Dodgers’ lineup for the third game of the series against Milwaukee. Further specifics about the lineup and the game itself were not included.

Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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