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Mookie Betts Flies In for Pinch Hit and Strikes Out in Return

His return after a family death highlights the Dodgers' task of managing his role during a career-low offensive slump.

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Overview

  • Betts missed Friday's game in Boston after traveling to Nashville following a death in his family.
  • He flew himself back on a private plane and arrived around the third inning of Saturday's game.
  • His only plate appearance came in the ninth inning against Aroldis Chapman, ending with a strikeout in a 4-2 loss.
  • He is batting .238 with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs this season, marking one of the worst offensive slumps of his career.
  • Manager Dave Roberts has previously benched Betts and is now managing his return as he supports the star through personal and on-field challenges.