Ohtani Expected in Dodgers’ Lineup for NLCS Game 3

Lubbock, TX, October 13, 2026 —

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The available information identifies Ohtani as the player expected to appear and names the teams and postseason game, but does not provide further details about the lineup.

The report does not specify when or where Game 3 will be played, the scheduled start time, or whether the Dodgers have announced their full lineup. It also does not say what position Ohtani is expected to play or provide information about his condition, recent performance, or role in the series. Those details were not provided and cannot be confirmed from the available summary.

The statement describes Ohtani’s appearance as expected, rather than confirmed. It does not explain who supplied the information or whether the expectation reflects an official team announcement. No additional lineup decisions or game details are included.

Game 3 is identified as part of the National League Championship Series, with the Dodgers facing the Brewers. The available report does not give the series score, describe the results of earlier games, or say what is at stake for either team in this matchup. It also offers no information about other players expected to participate.

Further details about the game and the Dodgers’ lineup were not provided. Based on the information available, the only reported lineup expectation is that Ohtani will be included for the matchup against Milwaukee.

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

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