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Shohei Ohtani has been affected by right biceps and knee injuries this season. He has not hit a home run since August 18, and his performance in the playoffs continues to be sluggish.
Shohei Ohtani. (AP)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] In G2 of the National League Championship Series, Dodgers Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani had 4 hits, 0 kills and 2 strikeouts. In the end, the Dodgers lost to the Brewers 4-7, and the Dodgers fell into a 0-2 disadvantage in the series. Only 3 of Ohtani's 20 at-bats in this year's playoffs were short hits, and his batting average was only 0.150. According to a report by "The Athletic" well-known reporter Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers are considering benching Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani faced Brewers left-hander JoJo Romero in the sixth inning of this game and tried to use a short bat, but was eventually struck out.
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"Hitter Shohei" has a total of 7 hits and 1 hit in the past 2 games. This year's playoffs, "Hitter Shohei" has played a total of 6 games. He has a total of 20 hits and 3 hits, all of which are short hits. He has 7 strikeouts, 3 walks, and 1 stolen base. His batting average is 0.150, and his overall offensive index (OPS) is only 0.411.
Shohei Ohtani has been troubled by right biceps and knee injuries this year. The last time he hit a home run was on August 18, US time. He has not started a home run in the past 24 games, tying the most in his career.
Dodgers head coach Dave Roberts said in an interview with "The Athletic" that the team will next discuss the future role arrangement with Shohei Ohtani. "Yeah, I mean, obviously his performance recently has not been good. He himself feels that the situation is not good. For me, the next step is to talk to him tomorrow and try to find out what arrangement is best for him and what is best for our team."
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The Dodgers will discuss future role arrangements with Shohei Ohtani and may bench him to adjust his condition.
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