Ohtani Bats Sixth as Dodgers Fall to Brewers in NLCS Game 3
In Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani batted sixth, recording a single in the team's 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, which places the Dodgers on the brink of playoff elimination.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 15, 2026 —
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, a result that leaves Los Angeles on the brink of playoff elimination. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani batted sixth and recorded a single.
The available information identifies Ohtani’s place in the batting order and his hit, but does not provide further details about his other plate appearances or the game’s scoring. It also does not state the series score, the date or location of the game, or which players scored for either team.
The summary does not specify what the Dodgers would need to do to avoid elimination, or when the teams are scheduled to play next. No additional game details or statements from players or team representatives were provided.
As reported, the 6-2 defeat put the Dodgers in a precarious position in the series. The result and Ohtani’s single are the available details about the game; further context on the teams’ performances was not included.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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