The way the Dodgers had been playing, losing Mookie Betts felt like just about the worst thing that could happen. It’s never good to lose a superstar for a few weeks, but it’s even worse when the offense is failing to get going and averaging far fewer runs per game than the previous month.
But the tide appears to have shifted, even with Betts out due to a cracked rib. The Dodgers just put up 26 runs on the Reds over the course of three games, and they’re starting to hit with runners in scoring position again. And Dave Roberts has loved what he is seeing.