Summary
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained why Shohei Ohtani won't start as a pitcher in the first two games of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Milwaukee Brewers. Instead, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Games 1 and 2. Roberts stated that the decision is not related to Ohtani's recent performance struggles.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.
- Shohei Ohtani, a three-time MVP, will not start as a pitcher in the first two games.
- Blake Snell will pitch in Game 1; Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch in Game 2.
- Ohtani has struggled offensively, hitting .148 in the postseason.
- Dave Roberts said Ohtani's recent performance is not why he won't start in the first games.
- Ohtani is expected to pitch one game in the series.
- Ohtani shone as a pitcher in the NLDS but struggled as a hitter.
- The Dodgers hope Ohtani's hitting improves to help the team advance to the World Series.
