Mookie Betts' Heroics Secure Dodgers' 4-0 Start in Dramatic 10th-Inning Win
Overcoming a severe illness, Betts hit two home runs, including a walk-off blast, as the Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series title with an extra-inning victory over the Tigers.
- Mookie Betts, recovering from a severe illness that caused significant weight loss, delivered a walk-off three-run homer in the 10th inning to lead the Dodgers to an 8-5 victory over the Tigers.
- The Dodgers' win marked their best season start since 1981, a year they also won the World Series, improving their record to 4-0.
- The game followed a celebratory pregame ceremony where the team received their 2024 World Series rings, featuring intricate designs and tributes to late pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts over five innings, showcasing the depth of the Dodgers' roster in the early season.
- Key contributions from players like Freddie Freeman, Michael Conforto, and Will Smith highlighted the Dodgers' resilience in a back-and-forth contest.
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