The Los Angeles Dodgers, tied 1-1 with the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, are considering a lineup shakeup as the series shifts to Los Angeles [2, 3]. After a dominant Game 2 victory, the Dodgers are back home for the next three games [2, 3]. However, their offensive struggles persist, prompting manager Dave Roberts to contemplate adjustments [4, 5].
Potential Lineup Changes
The Dodgers' offense has been inconsistent throughout the postseason [4]. They haven't scored more than five runs in a game since the wild-card round and are batting just .216 as a team since the division series began [4]. Key players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman are batting below .225 in the playoffs, while Mookie Betts is hitting a mere .136 since the start of the NLCS [4]. Roberts noted the team missed several hittable pitches in Game 2 against Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman [4]. One potential change involves benching rookie Andy Pages and moving Kiké Hernández to center field [5].
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays will have Bo Bichette starting at second base in Game 3, according to manager John Schneider [1]. Bichette only pinch hit in Game 2 after starting Game 1 at second [1].
Pitching Plans
The Dodgers have announced their pitching rotation through Game 4 [7]. Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to start Game 3, followed by Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 [7]. Yoshinobu Yamamoto recently pitched a complete game [7].
TL;DR
* The Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied 1-1 in the World Series as the series moves to Los Angeles [2, 3]. * Los Angeles is considering lineup changes to address their offensive struggles, potentially benching Andy Pages [4, 5]. * Tyler Glasnow will start Game 3 for the Dodgers, with Shohei Ohtani slated to pitch Game 4 [7]. * Bo Bichette is set to start at second base for the Blue Jays in Game 3 [1].