Mookie Betts drives Dodgers offense as playoffs approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Mookie Betts continued his strong performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 19, contributing to a 10-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Over the past three games, Betts is hitting.833, including five extra-base hits and five RBI. His resurgence follows a challenging first half of the season impacted by an oblique injury. Dodgers' pitcher Tarik Skubal acknowledged the team's offensive support despite his own tough outing, while Tyler Glasnow is gaining confidence ahead of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani is making progress in his recovery, participating in drills that may lead to a return soon.
- •Betts is hitting.833 with five extra-base hits in last three games
- •Dodgers defeated Giants 10-4 on September 19
- •Tarik Skubal allowed four earned runs in five innings
- •Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 in his recent start
- •Shohei Ohtani participating in drills, nearing return
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — With the season winding down, Mookie Betts is heating up
"Betts is leading the way for the Dodgers at the top of the lineup, hitting .833 over his last three games.
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