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Betts hits winning HR, makes game-ending diving catch
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) celebrates hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Mookie Betts hits winning HR, makes game-ending diving catch

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 7/22/22

Mookie Betts on Thursday showed just why he gets paid the big bucks.

The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder helped seal the game for his team in a 9-6 win over the San Francisco Giants. He homered on a 1-1 pitch with runners on the corners and two outs in the bottom of the eighth to break a 6-6 tie.

As if that weren’t enough, in the top of the ninth, Betts robbed Joc Pederson of an extra-base hit with two outs and a runner on first.

It’s hard to say which play was better. They were both incredible and factored in to the huge win.

Betts was asked after the game about his big plays and gave a simple answer.

“That’s what I get paid to do,” Betts said.

Betts is making $365 million with the Dodgers. Plays like those two help justify the big contract.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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