Los Angeles Dodgers famous person Mookie Betts was hitting simply .240 by the month of July this season with a .681 OPS.
Because the begin of August, Betts has roared again with a slash line of .294/.351/.478 with an OPS of .828, including 9 of his 20 dwelling runs in that span as nicely. His scorching streak has continued into the postseason, hitting .389 with three RBIs and three extra-base hits in these 4 video games.
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With a visit to the NLCS being only one win away (and two alternatives to do it at dwelling), Betts had a message for Dodgers followers forward of Recreation 3 of the NLDS towards the Philadelphia Phillies.
“We’ve obtained to convey it. These guys positively did (in Philadelphia),” Betts stated. “It was loud. My ears had been ringing a pair instances. A very good environment to play baseball in. Actually enjoyable. You actually felt the love for the Phillies. You felt the love for town.
“So I anticipate Dodger Nation to return and present the love for us as a group and us as a metropolis. So I’m anticipating it to be actually loud.”
Betts was proper about Residents Financial institution Park, the place the Dodgers beat the Phillies throughout Video games 1 and a couple of of the NLDS. Going into October, it was traditionally the third-most troublesome atmosphere to win a playoff recreation in (with a minimal of 20 video games performed) and essentially the most troublesome for away groups throughout lively stadiums.
After the troublesome yr Betts had, he’s not solely proving as soon as once more why he’s such a particular participant, however that he’s a pillar for the Dodgers after such a tumultuous stretch.
The Dodgers began September with a five-game dropping streak and ended up bouncing again to go 14-10 that month heading into the postseason. As is vital for any group heading into the postseason, it’s all about getting scorching on the proper time. Hopefully the followers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night time will assist contribute to the warmth and a subsequent NLCS berth.
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