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Mookie Betts discusses faith and performance as Dodgers clinch NL West title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:59 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Mookie Betts discusses faith and performance as Dodgers clinch NL West title

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West title with an 8-2 victory over the Reds. This marks their 13th division title in 14 seasons. Without Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts stepped up as the leadoff hitter and has excelled, hitting.362 in the last 15 games and.429 in the past week. Betts has spoken about how his faith has influenced his approach to baseball, participating in team chapel services and Bible studies. His performance improved significantly this season, including a.373 batting average in September with six home runs.

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•Dodgers win 8-2 over the Reds to clinch NL West title.
•Betts is hitting.362 over his last 15 games.
•He discusses the influence of faith on his life and performance.
•Betts has improved his slugging percentage to.454 this season.
•He continues to play a vital role in the team's success.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Shohei Ohtani since he landed on the injured list with lingering left knee and right biceps injuries, but they still clinched their fifth consecutive NL West title and 13th in 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Reds. In the absence of Ohtani, Mookie Betts was given the leadoff spot, and the 33-year-old has been on fire at the plate since then.
— Yahoo Sports

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