"The debate over whether Mookie Betts can play shortstop was settled long ago. The debate now is whether Mookie Betts can play shortstop better than anyone in baseball. That discussion may soon be drawing to a close, too. Because a day after being named a finalist for a Gold Glove, Betts put a huge exclamation point on Thursday's 3-1 playoff win over the Milwaukee Brewers with a spectacular play to start the ninth inning."
"The victory leaves the Dodgers a win away from advancing to their second straight World Series, a journey they could complete Friday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. And a big reason they're there is the steady defense of Betts, a six-time Gold Glove winner in the outfield who has made the difficult move to the middle of the infield seem easy."
Mookie Betts transitioned from outfield to shortstop and now ranks among the game's best defensively. He was named a Gold Glove finalist and made a spectacular ninth-inning play that capped a 3-1 playoff win over the Brewers. The Dodgers sit one victory from advancing to a second straight World Series, partly due to Betts' steady defense. Betts previously tried shortstop last year but lacked confidence, prompting a return to the outfield until this season. Teammates and former shortstop Miguel Rojas credit Betts' relentless work ethic and dedication to daily drills for his rapid adaptation.
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