Mookie Betts, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was expected to miss the team’s home opener against the Tigers on Wednesday of this week. Since March 12th, the day before the team left for Tokyo for a season-opening series against the Chicago Cubs, the 32-year-old has been dealing with a gastrointestinal issue. Betts, who appeared unusually thin, informed reporters that he had lost 20 pounds while fighting the as-yet-unidentified illness; this figure would eventually rise to 25 pounds.
Now that it’s Friday night in Los Angeles, the only thing that’s ill are the pitchers for the Detroit Tigers. In the tenth inning, Betts hit a walk-off three-run homer to seal an incredible 8-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The Dodgers were already in his sights.
After a thrilling night at the ballpark, the Dodgers took the lead with a stunning go-ahead shot in the eighth.
After the game, a tearful Betts remarked, “That was really special.” Just more for me, man, even though I realize it sounds incredibly self-serving. Coming in and playing underweight made me feel quite proud of myself. Playing underweight isn’t a huge concern; it’s simply the fight. I’ve experienced some ups and downs, like the night when I’m just crying because I’m ill. That emotion stems from the fact that my wife is hugging me, you know.
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Sights the Win Record?
The Dodgers are predicted to challenge the 2001 Seattle Mariners’ 116-win regular season record, and their 4-0 start is their best since 1981. They appear to be headed for an incredible season.
“I have never had a better opening week,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told USA Today. “I believe that if you’re a Dodgers fan, you share my sentiments. I simply couldn’t have written it more perfectly. It goes without saying that we are 4-0 and are still finding ways to win while not even playing our best baseball.
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