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Shohei Ohtani hasn’t hurt the Phillies with his bat, which likely must continue for the Phillies to prevail in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Oct. 9.

The Dodgers’ designated hitter, who was also the starting pitcher in Game 1, is 1-for-14. He has struck out seven times.

That’s after going 3-for-9 with two homers in a two-game sweep of the Reds in an NL Wild Card Series.

Ohtani, likely to win his fourth MVP award after smacking a career-high 55 homers this season with an NL-best 1.014 OPS, will be in his customary lead-off spot. Phillies Playoff Tickets Buy tickets to see the Phillies in the MLB playoffs

Phillies manager Rob Thomson didn’t

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