The Los Angeles Dodgers have not won a postseason series against the Phillies since 1978. With the pressure of ending that streak, Shohei Ohtani is already expecting the crowd to be intense. He has never taken the mound at Citizens Bank Park, let alone in a heated playoff game. However, what he does know is “they serve delicious Philly cheesesteaks at the clubhouse.” Ohtani said on Friday via interpreter Will Ireton. But his role in October baseball had been a debate most of the season until Dave Roberts settled it ahead of Saturday’s game.

The Japanese phenom is on the verge of checking off his first postseason start as a pitcher. The only official “two-way player” has offered multiple options for his manager to choose from. When the Dodgers’ bullpen was in a tight spot, Ohtani admitted

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