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ANAHEIM, CA — After the Dodgers’ hard-fought victory over the Angels, Mookie Betts shared his thoughts on the game, which featured his clutch three-run homer in the tenth inning. Betts’ late-game heroics came after Angels manager Ron Washington intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani to pitch to him instead. The decision proved costly, as Betts capitalized with a decisive home run that secured the win for the Dodgers.
Reflecting on the importance of the victory, especially during the critical stretch in September, Betts emphasized the need to play through all 27 outs. “Pitchers did a great job keeping them off the board,” Betts noted, highlighting the team’s strong defensive and pitching efforts despite a challenging night at the plate. “It’s a team effort…you have to keep fighting until the game’s over,” he added, underscoring the resilience required to secure wins in close games.
When asked about his mindset after Ohtani was intentionally walked, Betts said he focused on staying patient and waiting for a good pitch. “I was just telling myself to get a good pitch to hit right here,” he explained. Understanding the strategy behind the decision to walk Ohtani, Betts remained composed and delivered the game-winning hit.
Betts also reflected on the unique situation of being pitched to after an intentional walk, something he hadn’t experienced in years. “It’s been a while…I’m just glad we won,” he said with a smile.
Regarding the warm reception for Ohtani from the Angels’ fans, Betts acknowledged the significance of the moment. “It was cool…he did a lot here and did a lot well,” Betts commented, showing respect for Ohtani’s impact on his former team.
Betts’ clutch performance in this critical game demonstrates his importance to the Dodgers as they continue their push toward the postseason.
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