Shohei Ohtani will make his postseason debut as the Dodgers face the Padres in the best-of-five NLDS.
are getting ready to step up to the plate this weekend when they take on the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series.
After two disappointing postseason exits, manager Dave Roberts said earlier this week he has noticed a different mentality in the clubhouse this time. Saturday will also mark Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani's postseason debut. Ohtani unveiled a different unprecedented two-way skillset this season, creating baseball's 50-50 club - the first player with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in a season. He finished with 54 homers and 59 steals.
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