Feeling good about move back to outfield, Betts homers for Dodgers in return from injured list
Mookie Betts is returning to right field and adjusting to a new spot in the lineup after missing nearly two months with a broken left hand
By STEVE MEGARGEE
Published - Aug 13, 2024, 12:41 AM ET
Last Updated - Aug 13, 2024, 12:41 AM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mookie Betts is returning to right field and adjusting to a new spot in the lineup after missing nearly two months with a broken left hand.
So far, the Los Angeles Dodgers star is adapting just fine.
Betts came off the injured list Monday and showed no signs of rust in a 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, going 2 for 4 with a two-run homer and an RBI single. The eight-time All-Star also made an exceptional play in right, a notable feat because he primarily had played shortstop this year before getting hit by a 98 mph fastball from Kansas City Royals reliever Dan Altavilla on June 16.
“Obviously, it’s a lot more fun writing his name in the lineup," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
