In the first inning, Betts lined a first-pitch sweeper by Padres starter Yu Darvish over the short wall in Dodger Stadium's left-field corner. Betts thought he'd homered. So did Darvish and FS1, which displayed a graphic on its television broadcast that read, "HOME RUN!" Moments later, Betts realized that Padres outfielder made a crucial catch. This close play epitomizes Betts' ongoing struggles this postseason, where hit potential often lands just out of reach, showcasing the thin line between success and failure in high-stakes games.
Betts is currently experiencing a postseason slump that has extended into four Octobers, with a dismal performance at 3 for 44 across his last 12 playoff games. His hitless streak has been a significant concern for the Dodgers, particularly as he hadn't recorded a hit in the NLDS last year either. These consecutive struggles have raised tensions about his ability to perform when the stakes are highest, putting immense pressure on him to change the narrative in the series moving forward.
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