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Shohei Ohtani moves down to 6th, Kyle Tucker and Andy Pages move up in NLCS Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers made significant lineup adjustments ahead of Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, reshuffling their middle order to prioritize recent postseason success. Kyle Tucker, who has slashed .300/.391/.500 with a home run and two RBIs over six games, moves into the cleanup spot—the highest position he’s occupied in October.

Andy Pages, the 2026 All-Star, also climbs to fifth in the lineup after a strong postseason start, including a go-ahead two-run single in Game 4 of the NLDS and a key RBI in Game 1 of the NLCS, though he has gone hitless since that single. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani—despite his insistence on playing—has been moved down to sixth, a drastic shift from his usual top spots.

The two-time MVP has struggled offensively since August, posting a .150/.261/.150 line with zero RBIs across six playoff games, and this lineup change reflects the Dodgers’ attempt to maximize their best hitters after a 2-0 series deficit. Will Smith, another player in a slump, drops to seventh, while Miguel Rojas starts at third base against Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser, who Tucker has faced twice in his career with three hits in six at-bats, including a home run.

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