"Enduring a strange stomach issue which reportedly led to him losing 20 pounds at the beginning of the season truly put Betts behind the proverbial 8-ball. As major creatures of habit, baseball players are notoriously strict with how they get ready for a full 162-game slate. In Betts's case, the physical problem totally threw his season out of whack - and we've seen the results."
"Betts has been tearing the cover off the ball in recent weeks - hitting .342 over his last 30 games. His batting average has risen about 30 points over the last month. Betts has also clubbed seven homers and accrued an elite .957 OPS during this stretch. His season OPS on August 4 was .657. After this grand slam, it's .737. What an unbelievable turnaround."
Mookie Betts struggled early in the season after a stomach issue caused a 20-pound weight loss and disrupted his routine. A career .291 hitter, Betts saw his numbers plummet and showed signs of pressing while trying to regain strength. The mental toll affected his performance. Betts then staged a turnaround, hitting .342 over his last 30 games with seven homers, 26 RBI, and a .957 OPS during that stretch. His season OPS rose from .657 on August 4 to .737 after a recent grand slam. Manager Dave Roberts credited renewed confidence, edge, and strong defensive play.
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