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Dodgers tie Babe Ruth's 1933 Yankees for best start for reigning champion

April 2 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their hot opening to the 2025 campaign by improving to 7-0, tying the 1933 New York Yankees for the best start to a season for a reigning champion.

Dustin May allowed just one hit over five shutout innings while Mookie Betts hit his third homer of the season in their latest triumph, a 3-1 victory over the 0-6 Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

"It was kinda just one swing," Betts told reporters. "Fortunately, it was me and it went over the fence.