Dodgers' Mookie Betts breaks slump with left field bomb
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Mookie Betts hit a crucial home run in the seventh inning, marking his 10th of the season and offering hope amid an offensive slump. Before this game, Betts batted .167 since June 10, with only one home run over his last 74 games. This performance showed a potential turning point for him, as it helped elevate the Dodgers to a 6-0 lead against the Chicago White Sox, culminating in a series sweep. Betts' season performance numbers remain concerning but this home run could signal improvement.
Mookie Betts launched a towering shot to left field, offering a glimpse of hope amid his ongoing offensive struggles. The solo shot marked Betts' 10th home run of the season.
Before Thursday night's win over the White Sox, Betts had been stuck in a prolonged offensive slump, batting just .167 since June 10th and hitting only one home run over his last 74 games.
The seventh-inning home run was a crucial moment, not just in the context of the game, but within the broader narrative of the season. The no-doubt blast gave the Dodgers a commanding lead.
With a 103.8 mph exit velocity and 410-foot distance, the blast extended the Dodgers' lead to 6-0 and helped them secure a three game series sweep over Chicago.
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