Overview

• Betts will play shortstop, a position he moved to in March, and bat second in the order.
• Ohtani has excelled as the leadoff hitter, prompting the lineup change.
• Freeman will bat third, separating the two left-handed hitters.
• Betts has been out since June 16 due to a fractured left hand.
• The Dodgers aim to optimize their lineup for better performance against left-handed relievers.