The bottom of the order is giving Ohtani few chances to hit with runners in scoring position, but Dave Roberts wants to keep Mookie Betts hitting between left-handed hitters Ohtani and Freeman.

Shohei Ohtani strolled out to the outfield grass at Nationals Park on an abnormally brisk April afternoon. In his wake strode a small army of Los Angeles Dodgers coaches and staff. Ohtani, who two days prior had gone 3-for-4 with a home run and a triple,