Mookie Betts has been solid defensively as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers but is facing challenges hitting this season. He sat out a recent game to rest, returning with an 0-for-4 performance but contributing with a crucial sacrifice fly. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence, citing Betts' track record and positive recent swings. Betts' difficulties hitting breaking balls have been notable, yet his latest performance indicated progress, marked by a strong exit velocity on his sacrifice fly. Roberts noted potential breakouts for both Betts and teammate Freddie Freeman, praising their recent hitting signs.
I wouldn't say it's going to be of concern, it's not. And a track record like that, I would say concern is not really ever going to be on the table.
I think his last swing was a really good one on a breaking ball, drove in the tying run.
Kind of getting into counts, getting on base, and squaring the baseball up. Which, again, he's only as good as his last one.
The exit velocity on Betts' sacrifice fly was 101 mph, indicating progress despite ongoing struggles with hitting.
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