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Shohei Ohtani is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup for Thursday night's showdown against the Giants.

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Shohei Ohtani is taking a planned day off for the Dodgers on Thursday after pitching seven innings the previous night against the Giants.

Shohei Ohtani Will Smith Dalton Rushing Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs

It's a planned day off for Ohtani after he pitched seven innings against the Giants on Wednesday evening. Will Smith will serve as the team's designated hitter and leadoff hitter in his absence on Thursday while Dalton Rushing starts behind the dish for the Dodgers.