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Ohtani back in leadoff spot for NLCS Game 4

Shohei Ohtani returned to the leadoff spot for the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS, facing the Brewers in a high-stakes matchup that Los Angeles must win to advance. The four-time MVP, who has battled injuries since June, struggled in the series opener, going 5-for-28 with no home runs or RBIs across seven postseason games.

His offensive production has been notably low, with a .197 batting average and a .629 OPS over 35 games, including the regular season and playoffs. Ohtani’s last home run came on August 18, and he has driven in just one run since then, marking a career-high stretch of 110 plate appearances without a homer.

The Dodgers will look to capitalize on his return to the top of the lineup as they aim to overcome their postseason slump against Milwaukee’s left-hander Shane Drohan.

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