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Dodgers' Mookie Betts rejoins team Saturday after death in family; pinch hits and strikes out
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts returned to the team during the game on Saturday night after missing the previous night's contest due to a death in the family. “He got in about the third inning,
Betts didn't play Saturday and the Dodgers hope putting him at the top of the order will help the struggling shortstop get back on track.
As shortstop Mookie Betts has posted a career low .238/.311/.373 slash line so far this season, manager Dave Roberts made the surprising move to slot him into the leadoff position. That decision might jumpstart Betts' offense,
The Dodgers sit top of the National League West division, continuing to dominate this season after their impressive World Series win last year. They look in good shape to return to the post-season in September,