Overview
- Los Angeles fell 2-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday, handing Milwaukee a 1-0 series lead.
- Shohei Ohtani has gone cold at the plate in the postseason, hitting 3-for-16 (.188) with no homers and carrying a regular-season power drought that dates back to Aug. 18.
- Ohtani has played through knee and biceps issues this year that analysts and reporters say have likely disrupted his swing and rotation.
- The Dodgers have struggled with runners in scoring position and extra-base hits, posting just two RISP hits in 22 plate appearances so far in October and failing to solve a Brewers bullpen that threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings.
- Manager Dave Roberts considered lineup moves after the loss but kept his veterans in place; broadcasters suggested lowering Ohtani in the order as a possible short-term adjustment while the rest of the lineup is urged to supply timely offense.