LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will make his postseason pitching debut when he starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Talented, all throughout the lineup.”Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani follows through on an RBI single during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Roberts confirmed Ohtani as the starter after the Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 to complete a sweep in the NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday night. The Dodgers had planned to start Ohtani if the Wild Card had gone to a deciding third game. The two-way superstar never made the playoffs during six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.