Mookie Betts delivered his greatest efficiency of the MLB season Friday night time, powering the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 8-time All-Star has suffered by the worst statistical season of his profession, hitting simply .239 with 12 house runs and 51 RBIs in 106 video games.
In opposition to the Blue Jays, he went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, together with a two-run homer within the fifth inning that broke a 1-1 tie. Nonetheless, it was his heartwarming tribute to his spouse, Brianna Hammonds, who just lately turned 31 on August 7, that stole the present after the sport.
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— Selena (@salinisalazini) August 9, 2025
“Shout out to my spouse. My spouse might be the primary one who places confidence in me, so thanks, honey! And pleased birthday!” The Dodgers star mentioned to SportsNet’s Kirsten Watson post-game.
Betts suffered an unexplained abdomen virus earlier this season that induced him to overlook the primary two video games of the season for the Dodgers. His struggles hint again to March through the Dodgers’ journey to Japan, which left him dehydrated and 20 kilos lighter. A damaged toe in June additional derailed his rhythm.
Nonetheless, the 8-time All-Star has seemingly returned to some acquainted type in current video games. Over his final three video games, he’s gone 6-for-12, and his efficiency towards Toronto was his third consecutive multi-hit sport. He additionally contributed a key grounder within the seventh inning that drove in Shohei Ohtani, who completed the night time with three hits.
The victory stored the Dodgers three video games forward of the San Diego Padres within the NL West as they chase back-to-back World Sequence titles for the primary time in franchise historical past. Bett’s return to type comes on the excellent time for the Dodgers who wish to finish the common season on a excessive be aware. The Dodgers are presently 67-49 for the season and might be hoping that Betts can proceed the current resurgence.