Mookie Betts breaks slump, plays hero for Dodgers in World Series Game 6

Prior to Friday night’s nail-biter, Los Angeles Dodgers star shortstop Mookie Betts was just 3-for-23 in the World Series and coming off the worst season of his career. But in what has been a deflating year for the former MVP, Betts was still able to come through for his team when it needed him most.

Batting cleanup in Game 6 of the World Series, Betts came to the plate in the top of the third inning with the bases loaded and two outs. At the time, the Dodgers held a slim 1-0 lead on the brink of elimination. In a 1-2 count against Toronto Blue Jays veteran righty Kevin Gausman, Betts knocked a base hit through the left side of the infield, scoring two runs, making it 3-0 in the Dodgers' favor. 

Mookie Betts' single is enough to send the Dodgers to Game 7 of the World Series 

It wasn’t much, but Betts’ two-run single proved to be the deciding hit of the game. The Dodgers would go on to win 3-1, forcing a Game 7 in a bout that centered largely on pitching (as well as the defensive contributions of second baseman Miguel Rojas and left fielder Enrique Hernandez). 

On the night, Betts went 1-for-3 with a walk. Betts' two RBI in the third are the only runs he batted in during the Fall Classic this year.