LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers made quick work of the New York Yankees in the opener of their three-game series Friday at Dodger Stadium, and probably no one in Los Angeles shined brighter than Mookie Betts, who is no stranger to facing the Yanks.
In his first game against New York since he was a superstar with the Boston Red Sox, Betts went 4-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a stolen base as L.A. cruised to an 8-4 victory. Betts' show of force, which included a solo homer in a six-run first inning for the Dodgers, drew argumentative praise from manager Dave Roberts.