Dodgers Announce Positive News on Mookie Betts After Loss Against Mets
In a pitching duel between the Mets' Paul Blackburn, making his 2025 debut, and the Dodgers' Dustin May, Monday night turned into a thrilling matchup.
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Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor were the names of the game, with both hitting home runs, but the Mets were able to hold off the Dodgers' late-inning rally and win the game in extra innings with a final score of 4-3.
Dodgers' closer Tanner Scott had another rough outing, coming out of the bullpen in the 10th inning and giving up two hits from Francisco Alvarez and Francisco Lindor that resulted in two runs for the Mets.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66).Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Los Angeles had to depend on two rookies in Hyeseong Kim and Dalton Rushing as Will Smith and Mookie Betts served as subs on the bench.
Mookie Betts has been dealing with a fractured toe he suffered after stubbing it late last Wednesday in an off-the-field accident.
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He hasn't played for the Dodgers since May 28, and has been rehabbing his toe – he was seen going through a workout before the game on Monday, while he eyes a return.
Dave Roberts confirms Mookie Betts' return to lineup on Tuesday
After he was able to show that he's able to run and take ground balls at his shortstop position, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Mookie Betts will return to the lineup, according to Kirsten Watson on X.
Los Angeles has gone an even 2-2 since Betts' departure, and his return will be crucial for the Dodgers as they attempt to battle back in the four-game series between the New York Mets.
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Mookie Betts has played a key role while batting second in the lineup after Shohei Ohtani.
In 53 games played, he has a .254 batting average, .338 OBP, .405 SLG, and a .742 OPS while hitting eight home runs and 31 RBI for the Dodgers.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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