Mookie Betts Sparks Dodgers’ Late-Season Surge
You know, it’s been quite a ride for Mookie Betts this season. Just a month ago, he was kind of coming to terms with the idea that 2025 might be a lost year for him. He wasn’t quite himself on the field, and after a tough stretch, he figured there wasn’t much he could do to salvage the season. But something changed. Over the past month, Betts has been quietly reminding everyone why he’s one of the best in the game.
Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, he delivered yet another statement. Betts went two-for-two with a two-run homer in a 7-2 victory over the Rockies, helping the Dodgers sweep the series. That win also padded their lead in the NL West and showed just how much momentum this team is trying to build as the postseason approaches. The Dodgers’ pitching was solid too, with Emmet Sheehan turning in seven innings of strong work, giving up only one run. But Betts’ performance stood out because it’s part of a bigger pattern—he’s back to his usual self.
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Since August 5th, Betts has been hitting .333 with an OPS of .931, much closer to his career norms. Before that stretch, he was in a slump unlike anything we’d seen from him in a Dodgers uniform, hitting just .231. It’s been a tough season, no doubt, with injuries and other setbacks, but now Betts seems focused on what really matters: helping his team win night after night. “Can’t get into those feelings. Got to stay out of the feelings. Just got to stay in the moment,” he said after the game, emphasizing that it’s about each day, each at-bat.
Even manager Dave Roberts has noticed the change. “He looks like Mookie,” Roberts said. “He’s just playing baseball. He’s competing, trying to help us win games. The confidence and swagger are back, and it’s been consistent over the last 30 days.” And it’s not just Betts. Teoscar Hernández had a big night too, going three-for-four with two homers, giving the Dodgers some much-needed pop in the middle of the lineup.
Still, Betts has been quick to remind everyone that it’s not about individual glory. He’s pointed out that the offense needs to do its part if the Dodgers want to make a real run in October. Even in moments when he delivers a clutch hit, like his two-run single on Monday, he emphasizes teamwork over personal achievement. “The offense has to pull our weight. We did okay today, but we have to be a lot better,” he said.
So here’s the story now: Mookie Betts has found his swing again, the Dodgers are hitting their stride, and as October looms, every game matters. Betts is playing with confidence, the lineup is starting to click, and if this momentum holds, the Dodgers could be a real threat in the postseason. It’s been a journey from doubt to resurgence, and watching Betts in these past few weeks has been a reminder of why he’s one of the best in the game.
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