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Betts Demoted to Cleanup as Dodgers Fight to Keep Season Alive
31 Oct
Summary
- Mookie Betts hitting cleanup, lowest in lineup since 2017
- Betts struggling, 3 for 22 in World Series, 9 for 55 in playoffs
- Dodgers make lineup changes, including Tommy Edman in center field
As the Los Angeles Dodgers face elimination in the World Series, they are making some significant changes to their lineup for Game 6. Superstar outfielder Mookie Betts, who has struggled mightily at the plate throughout the playoffs, will be hitting cleanup - the lowest he has hit in the order since 2017.
Betts is just 3 for 22 in the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, and his overall postseason numbers are equally dismal, with just 9 hits in 55 at-bats over the last three rounds. Acknowledging his struggles, Betts bluntly stated, "I've just been terrible."
In an effort to spark their sputtering offense, the Dodgers are flipping Betts with first baseman Freddie Freeman in the lineup, allowing them to alternate lefties and righties through the first four hitters against Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman. The team is also inserting Tommy Edman into center field, a position he has not played at all this season, as they look to find a winning combination.
With their season on the line, the Dodgers are hoping these lineup adjustments can provide a much-needed boost and keep their World Series hopes alive.
