Derek Jeter gives tough love to Mookie Betts
The The Los Angeles Dodgers extend the World Series with a crucial 3-1 Game 6 win via the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night and the Hall of Fame Derek Jeter gave the eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts a compliment that should set up the 2018 American League MVP to help his team win a second straight title.
“Stop saying you weren’t great,” Jeter said. “You played great shortstop.”
Betts was instrumental in the Dodgers’ Game 6 victory. He drilled a two-run single off Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman in the top of the third inning to give the Dodgers a 3-0 lead that would help them record a 3-1 victory. After the contest, Betts provided another candid look at his game during the series, but also
“It was a great feeling for the guys,” Betts said. “Obviously I’d like to play well for myself. But that’s kind of irrelevant. I want to play well for the guys.”
In addition to his huge hit, Betts also made key plays at shortstop, one of which saw him make a defensive grab on a pop-up hit by Beau Bichette in the eighth inning.
The series was a back-and-forth battle for the Dodgers as well they look ready for game 7.
“It was a great run,” Dodgers left fielder Kike Hernandez told MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovins, whose instincts allowed the game-ending double play. “Why don’t you play game 7?”
The Dodgers and Blue Jays will try to win the World Series when Game 7 begins on Saturday night. Betts had trouble explaining how Los Angeles was able to rally, but he was able to provide an answer that should have fans and pundits ready. win or take all competition.
“I can’t describe it other than love for each other,” Mookie Betts told Fabian Ardaia of The Athletic. “It’s hard to explain, to feel what I feel. But I know it comes from love.”
2025-11-01 14:19:00
