Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning their pitching strategy as they possibly advance in the baseball playoffs. They may not start Shohei Ohtani in the first game against the Philadelphia Phillies, despite him being a strong option. The decision will depend on their success in the series against the Cincinnati Reds.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers are currently playing against the Cincinnati Reds in the playoffs.
- Blake Snell started for the Dodgers in the first game of the series.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to pitch in the second game.
- If the Dodgers win, Shohei Ohtani will be available to pitch soon after.
- Manager Dave Roberts has not confirmed if Ohtani will start the first game against the Phillies.
- Roberts mentioned Ohtani might pitch in one of the first two games of the next series.
- The team's pitching choices show flexibility in their tactics.
