Mookie Betts
Breakdown
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August 13, 2026
Sitting Thursday
Betts isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Analysis
Betts will get a breather Thursday after going 6-for-11 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored during the Dodgers' last series against the Royals. Miguel Rojas will fill in at shortstop and bat sixth.
August 13, 2026
Goes yard again
Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Royals.
Analysis
Betts has 15 home runs on the year, including homers in back-to-back games. The shortstop has gone 11-for-26 (.423) over his last seven games, picking up four extra-base hits and three RBI in that span. The strong hitting is encouraging, especially considering his struggles earlier in the year. Overall, Betts is batting .239 with a .714 OPS, 39 RBI, 47 runs scored, 13 doubles and one stolen base across 84 contests.
August 12, 2026
Big performance in win
Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Royals.
Analysis
Betts ended an 18-game power drought when he went deep in the first inning. He also came up clutch with an RBI single to tie the game in the eighth. Over his last six contests, he's gone 9-for-23 (.391) at the plate. Betts is batting .235 with a .697 OPS, 14 homers, 38 RBI, 46 runs scored, 13 doubles and one stolen base over 83 contests this season. While it's becoming increasingly clear his prime is behind him, the 33-year-old can still deliver a big game every now and then.