Will Smith is in a slump, but benching him isn't an option for Dodgers

The Dodgers have a big hole in the middle of their batting order, and it’s not Shohei Ohtani. If anything, Ohtani has reemerged as an offensive force in the cleanup spot, singling, walking and scoring the Dodgers' only run Sunday in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. The problem is with the guy hitting in front of Ohtani. Will Smith walked in four plate appearances, marking just the second time he’s reached base in the postseason.