Ohtani Moves to Sixth in Dodgers’ Lineup as Team Falls to Brewers in NLCS Game 3

Rochester, NY, October 15, 2026 —

Shohei Ohtani was moved to sixth in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ batting order for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. He recorded a single as the Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers, a result that left Los Angeles on the verge of playoff elimination, according to the information provided.

The lineup change placed Ohtani lower in the order than his previous spot, though the reason for the move was not provided. The available summary also does not specify when the change was made or provide details about the other players in the lineup.

The loss put the Dodgers in a precarious position in the series. The summary describes the team as on the verge of elimination but does not provide the series score or explain what result would eliminate Los Angeles. It also does not identify the date or venue of the game.

Ohtani’s single was the only individual batting result included in the summary. No further details were provided about his other plate appearances, the timing of the hit, or how the Brewers built their lead. The information likewise does not include comments from either team or an explanation from the Dodgers about the lineup decision.

With those details unavailable, the reported facts are limited to Ohtani’s sixth-place position in the order, his single, and the 6-2 defeat in Game 3. The loss left the Dodgers close to elimination in the National League Championship Series.

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

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