The Los Angeles Dodgers took a one-run lead on Tuesday in the top of the 10th inning before Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington opted to intentionally walk Shohei Ohtani.
The walk put two runners on for Mookie Betts, who homered on the first pitch. It was his fifth home run in 21 games since returning from a broken hand.
Betts’ homer added to a statistical profile proving he is having the most clutch season of his career.
Through Tuesday, the Dodgers’ right fielder was hitting .344 with men on, .377 with runners in scoring position (RISP), and an insane .