Mookie Betts set a Dodgers record for leadoff home runs, hitting his 29th on the first pitch from Zack Thompson of the St. Louis Cardinals. In his fifth season with the Dodgers after a trade from the Boston Red Sox, Betts broke a tie with Davey Lopes, who played for Los Angeles 1972-81.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts celebrates his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, March 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts celebrates his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, March 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts celebrates his home run with Shohei Ohtani during the first inning of a baseball game against the St.
In his fifth season with the Dodgers after a trade from the Boston Red Sox, Betts broke a tie with Davey Lopes, who played for Los Angeles 1972-81. Betts moved into sole possession of fifth place on the major leagues’ leadoff home run list with his 49th, breaking a tie with Ian Kinsler. Betts trails Rickey Henderson , George Springer , Alfonso Soriano and Craig Biggio .
Betts’ home run to left was nearly identical to the one he hit Thursday in the Dodgers’ home opener. He home runs in three consecutive games.
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