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Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Decision With Phillies on Brink

Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Decision With Phillies on Brink

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their seventh consecutive playoff game against the Philadelphia Phillies and are aiming to sweep the series. However, the Dodgers decided not to use Shohei Ohtani as a relief pitcher in the upcoming game, preferring to possibly start him in Game 5 if needed.

Key Facts

  • The Dodgers have not lost a game this postseason.
  • They defeated the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
  • The Dodgers plan to return to Los Angeles for a chance to sweep the Phillies in the series.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in relief against the Phillies.
  • If the series goes to a fifth game, Ohtani is expected to start.
  • Shohei Ohtani is known for his versatile skills on the field.
  • Ohtani previously secured the final outs in a World Baseball Classic championship game.

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