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Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-18 with nine strikeouts in the NLDS, struggling with swing decisions and pitch selection against Philadelphia.

Manager Dave Roberts said the at-bat quality must improve, warning the Dodgers can’t win a championship with such performances.

Ohtani chased pitches outside the zone and was passive on strikes, particularly against left-handed pitchers who crowded him inside.

When Shohei Ohtani was asked about his woeful performance at the plate in the Dodgers ’ National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies last week, he first gave credit to the opposition.

Then, after a series that saw the Phillies counter him with one left-handed pitche

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