Mookie Betts's Second Straight Leadoff Homer Gives Dodgers Early Lead Over Padres in NLDS Game 4

Oct 10, 2024, 01:13 AM

In Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts hit a leadoff home run in the first inning for the second consecutive game. Facing Padres pitcher Dylan Cease, Betts connected on a full-count pitch, sending it over the center-field wall and giving the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead. This marks his second straight game with a first-inning homer, following his home run in Game 3 and being robbed of a homer in Game 2. Betts's offensive surge is keeping the Dodgers competitive as they strive to advance in the postseason.