Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Shuts Down Notion That Shortstop is Affecting Mookie Betts’ Offense

During the Los Angeles Dodgers’ run to the World Series, three-time World Series champion Mookie Betts battled through an 0-for-22 postseason slump that started and ended against the San Diego Padres from 2022 to 2024.

After spending an off day of the National League Division Series grinding in the batting cages, Betts overcame the slump. He hit home runs in back-to-back games and ultimately led the Dodgers to their eighth title in franchise history.

But now the reigning champion has found himself in another slump.

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