Dodgers out to end uneven trip with series win vs. Astros

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For the third time in his six starts on the mound this season, and a second consecutive start, Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani did not serve as the designated hitter atop the batting order.

Before the start of the three-game interleague series with the Houston Astros, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani would hit while also pitching on Tuesday. Ins