Shohei Ohtani will remain in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, despite his recent performance issues. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani's spot in the lineup, emphasizing the player's determination to contribute to the team's success.

Roberts stated, "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." Ohtani has been dealing with knee and biceps injuries, resulting in a disappointing postseason showing, where he is batting just 3 for 20 and has recorded only one hit in eight NLCS plate appearances.

Ohtani expressed accountability for his struggles, saying, "The results, I take full responsibility. That's all I can really say, why the results haven't been where I wanted it to be." He acknowledged the ongoing challenge of managing pain while trying to improve his swing.

Despite Ohtani's struggles, the Dodgers have a solid option in their top prospect, Josue De Paula, who has shown promise in limited appearances. The team's offense has been underwhelming, collecting just nine singles and one double in their two losses to the Brewers.

Historically, teams that take a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven series win 83% of the time, putting additional pressure on the Dodgers as they prepare for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani's past performances, including a standout game against the Brewers last year, serve as a reminder of his potential impact when healthy.