Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Makes Feelings Clear After Loss to Braves
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts remains optimistic despite a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves that evened their National League Division Series. Betts emphasized that the postseason is inherently difficult and that the team is prepared for the upcoming road games.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws to first base during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves in game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to Atlanta with their home-field advantage gone. A 3-2 loss in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday night evened the series at one game apiece and handed the Braves exactly the split they were looking for.
The Dodgers failed to deliver a single hit in eight chances with runners in scoring position over the two home games. The offense that was supposed to carry them through October has yet to find a consistent rhythm.
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