Ohtani Slated to Join Dodgers’ Lineup for NLCS Game 3

Panama City, FL, 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, according to the available summary.

The summary identifies Ohtani’s expected inclusion and the teams set to face each other. It does not provide further details about the lineup, including where Ohtani is expected to bat or what position he will play. The game’s scheduled time and location were also not provided.

No information was included about the teams’ results in earlier games of the series, Ohtani’s recent performance, or whether any injury or other consideration affected the lineup decision. The summary also does not identify who confirmed the planned lineup or say when it was announced.

As a result, the reported detail is limited to Ohtani being slated to appear in the Dodgers’ lineup for the matchup with Milwaukee. The available information does not establish whether the lineup is final or whether any changes could be made before the game. Further details about the batting order and the rest of the Dodgers’ lineup were not provided.

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

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