Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts punished Auckland track and field with a punishing hit after track and field was intentionally walking Shohei ohtani.
Mookie Betts punishes track and field for Shohei Ohtani Walk’s decision
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the final game in a dominant way, winning 19-2, resulting in a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics in the three-game series.
It was a rather impressive turnaround for the Los Angeles franchise after scoring five points in eight innings to win the second matchup 9-3.
However, the main topic from the third and final match between the two came after track and field intentionally chose to walk Shohei ohtani in seven innings.
This means Otani was sent to the first base instead of trying to hit the ball, and the next pitch is heading towards Dodgers player Mookie Betts.
Otani was on fire in the match as the best paid player in MLB hit two home runs during the Dodgers’ 19-2 victory to return to his sparkling best.
So, at first, this looked like a smart play in athletics as Betts didn’t hit from his last seven attempts, but the 32-year-old chose the best time to change it.
Athletics deliberately faced Mookie Betts walking Shohei ohtani
He doubled over two runs and seemed to inform the dugout that they had made a mistake.
– Blakehharris (@blakehharris) May 15, 2025
His strike earned a cannon from the bat with a slight right pronoun, and two more runs on his side, and as he rounded the base he could hear him scream “Yes!”
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke about Mookie Betts’ recent poor form and how moments like this are the sparks he needs to bring his 32 to his best.
Roberts said: “Sometimes, unlock Betts with that kind of player? He doesn’t have grim, but he takes notes. I get it.