Mookie Betts manufactures a run with his speed in Game 1 of the World Series, a breakdown

Oct 21, 2020 729.8K views 3:33
MLB 2020

What Happened

Mookie Betts, the dynamic outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, manufactures a run with his elite speed in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the 2022 World Series. With the Dodgers trailing the Houston Astros by a run, Betts steps up to the plate against Astros pitcher Framber Valdez. Betts works the count to 3-1, drawing a leadoff walk. He quickly takes his lead off first base, eyeing an opportunity to steal. As Valdez delivers the next pitch, Betts takes off and slides safely into second base, easily swiping the bag. Betts then exchanges a friendly conversation with Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel, likely discussing their mutual respect and the high stakes of the World Series matchup. With Betts now in scoring position, the Astros attempt a pickoff move, but Betts is unfazed, taking an even larger lead off second. Valdez's hesitation allows Betts to easily steal third base, putting him in prime position to score the tying run. Up next, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a fly ball to the outfield, deep enough to score Betts from third and knot the game at 1-1. Betts races home, beating the throw and scoring the pivotal run for the Dodgers. He celebrates with enthusiastic fist pumps, thrilled to have manufactured the run with his speed and instincts on the basepaths. The Dodgers' dugout erupts in excitement, recognizing the importance of Betts' hustle play in keeping them in the game. Betts' display of athleticism and baseball IQ has shifted the momentum and the Dodgers now have new life in this crucial World Series opener against their AL West rivals.

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