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Dodgers sticking with Shohei Ohtani, who’s ‘adamant’ he’s healthy enough to play

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has done very little at the plate for his last 24 games, is dealing with injuries to his left knee and right biceps, and has looked lost at times at the plate during the postseason. Yet the Dodgers are still sticking by their injured super star, with Ohtani set to start yet again in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night. "He's adamant he feels good enough to be in there. He's close to finding something with his swing. I feel great about it," manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday just before the Dodgers workout at Dodger Stadium. "He was very convicted that he is onto something mechanically. He was adamant that he can help us. He's well enough to help us win a baseball game. So that's all I needed to hear." Reports after Game 2 in Milwaukee said the Dodgers were considering sitting Ohtani amid his struggles, which include three singles and three walks in 24 plate appearances thus far in October. Roberts on Wednesday made clear if Ohtani sits it wouldn't be a benching, but rather a reset or recovery day.

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Ohtani's prolonged slump during the playoffs, exacerbated by knee and biceps injuries, has raised concerns about his effectiveness. Despite appearing lost at the plate, his refusal to step down signals his determination to lead the team through a critical period.

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