Mookie Betts showcased incredible resilience as he helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure an 8-5 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers. This win marked the team's first 4-0 start since 1981 and coincided with their World Series ring ceremony. Despite battling a debilitating illness that caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds, Betts expressed pride in playing underweight and highlighted the emotional struggle he faced throughout his recovery as key to his performance.
"That was super special. I know it sounds super selfish, but more for me. I was really proud of myself for coming in and playing underweight."
"Betts hadn't just sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-5, come-from-behind victory over the Detroit Tigers on the same day their World Series rings were distributed."
"He had done so in the wake of a debilitating illness that caused him to shed almost 20 pounds and often made him wonder if he could muster the energy to provide moments like this."
"As the Dodgers prepared to fly to Japan and begin their season last week, Betts, who had spent the past four months pouring himself into the arduous task of becoming an everyday shortstop, struggled to keep food down."
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