Dodgers’ Dave Roberts sounds off on moving Shohei Ohtani to leadoff spot for Game 4 vs. Brewers

Yahoo Sports·October 16, 2026 at 1:43 AM+6

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to stave off elimination from the National League Championship Series after falling behind by a 3-0 margin to the Milwaukee Brewers. Manager Dave Roberts has moved superstar Shohei Ohtani back to the lead off spot for the Dodgers even though he has been in a deep slump and has not hit a home run since mid-August. […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts sounds off on moving Shohei Ohtani to leadoff spot for Game 4 vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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