Dodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash

By admin — In News — October 6, 2026

   ​Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesDodgers’ Dave Roberts considering Shohei Ohtani lineup move before Game 3 Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Dodgers are caught in a deadlock against an old rival of theirs in the National League Division Series. LA is heading into Atlanta tied with the Braves in their series. Despite being the home team in the series, LA isn’t quite out of the woods yet, especially with Atlanta’s top pitcher set to take the mound tomorrow.Because of that, the Dodgers might be inclined to make some big changes to their hitting order before Game 3 tomorrow. Manager Dave Roberts talked about potentially moving starShohei Ohtani from the two-hole, per Sonja Chen. Roberts also said that he’s not considering moving Pages from the starting lineup tomorrow.“Dave Roberts said he would be open to moving Shohei Ohtani lower than second in the lineup,” Chen reported. “He is also considering making some changes with Chris Sale on the mound tomorrow, but removing Andy Pages (0-for-7 in NLDS) won’t be one of them as of now.”Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)The Dodgers’ first three hitters through the postseason have been Mookie Betts, Ohtani, and Will Smith. However, Ohtani has been struggling. In his last five games (two playoff games and three regular-season games), he’s hitting below his average (.238) and has struck out eight times in 21 at-bats. Moving him from below the second spot could open up more opportunities for Ohtani to contribute with his power while he’s still finding his groove.The Dodgers are set to face off against the Braves’ best pitcher in Atlanta. Chris Sale, who was scheduled to start in Game 2, will now take on Los Angeles to start their homestand. Sale has faced the Dodgers twice this year, allowing a ridiculous .172 batting average and allowing three runs through 16 innings pitched.Starting opposite Sale in Game 3 is Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. In his lone game against the Braves, Yamamoto limited the Braves to the tune of a .174 batting average and eight strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball.Related: Dodgers most to blame for NLDS Game 2 loss to Braves in Blake Snell vs. Ray Kerr startRelated: Dodgers’ Mookie Betts delivers blunt reminder after NLDS Game 2 loss to Braves