Ohtani Singles From Sixth Spot as Dodgers Fall to Brewers 6-2
Shohei Ohtani singled after being moved to the sixth spot in the batting order as the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, bringing the Dodgers close to playoff elimination.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 14, 2026 —
Shohei Ohtani singled after moving to the sixth spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ batting order, but the Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. The defeat brought Los Angeles close to playoff elimination.
The reported result put the Brewers ahead in the game by four runs. The available information does not specify when Ohtani was moved in the order, when he recorded his single, or how many times he came to bat. It also does not provide details about the other scoring or the performances of players on either team.
The summary identifies the contest as an NLCS game but does not provide the game number, date or location. It also does not state the series score or describe what the Dodgers would need to do to remain in contention. The phrase “close to playoff elimination” indicates the stakes described in the report, but the precise standings and circumstances are not provided.
Ohtani’s move to sixth in the batting order and his single were the only individual batting details included. No explanation was provided for the lineup change, and no comments from players, coaches or team officials were included. The reported final score remains the central result: Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles 6-2, leaving the Dodgers nearing elimination in the championship series.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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