Shohei Ohtani expected in World Series Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. However, Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, known for his dual-threat abilities, not only struggled at the plate but also suffered an injury while attempting to steal a base in the seventh inning. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani's injury is a left shoulder subluxation but assured that he is "in good condition" and is expected to play in Game 3 in New York.

Game 2 Performance

In the second game held on October 26, Ohtani faced Yankees' starting left-hander Carlos Rodón in the first inning, hitting a fly ball to center field that was caught. In his second at-bat, he struck out, and in his third at-bat against Yankees reliever Jake Cousins, he grounded out to shortstop.

Injury Incident

During the bottom of the seventh inning, after drawing a walk, Ohtani attempted to steal second base. Unfortunately, not only did he fail to steal the base, but he also appeared to injure his left shoulder. Ohtani was seen writhing in pain on the ground and was unable to get up initially. The team's medical staff came out to assist him and helped him back to the dugout, with Ohtani showing visible signs of discomfort.

Manager's Update

Earlier, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke to the media at Yankee Stadium about Ohtani's injury but did not disclose the results of Ohtani's MRI. However, based on his conversations with the training staff, Roberts expects Ohtani to be in the lineup tomorrow. The final decision will depend on Ohtani's pain tolerance and recovery.

"I don't have the MRI results yet," Roberts said. "This is more based on the training staff's feedback." He also mentioned that Ohtani felt good in the morning, with good range of motion and strength.

Importance of Ohtani's Presence

Dodgers' Game 3 starting pitcher Walker Buehler emphasized the importance of having Ohtani in the lineup. "Anytime you have arguably the best baseball player in the world, I think it helps," Buehler said. "It also takes some pressure off other players or allows them to play more freely, depending on how you look at it."

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