Ohtani Scheduled to Join Dodgers’ Lineup for NLCS Game 3 Against Brewers

Elmira, NY, October 13, 2026 —

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to be in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to the information provided.

The announcement identifies Ohtani as part of the Dodgers’ planned lineup for the game. It does not specify his position in the batting order or provide other details about the lineup. The information also does not state when or where Game 3 is scheduled to be played.

No further details were provided about Ohtani’s role, the circumstances behind the lineup decision, or whether the planned lineup changed after the announcement. The available information does not include comments from Ohtani, the Dodgers, the Brewers or team officials.

The matchup is identified as Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, with the Dodgers facing the Brewers. Beyond Ohtani’s scheduled inclusion, no game result or subsequent development was provided. The announcement therefore concerns the planned lineup, not a confirmed account of what occurred during the game.

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

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