ARLINGTON, Texas – Mookie Betts slid headfirst across home plate, then popped up and did a double pump with his right fist.
An inning later, he got to trot around the bases after going deep.That big commitment to Betts is already paying off for the Los Angeles Dodgers this postseason.
After run-saving catches in three consecutive potential elimination games to get the Dodgers this far, Betts put his speed, instincts and power on display in Game 1 of the World Series.
There was a Ruth-like journey around the bases to score — and that was before his solo homer in an 8-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. “Mookie is pretty special," said teammate Clayton Kershaw, who pitched six strong innings for the win. "He does things on a.