Mookie Betts' Ugly Throw at Shortstop Highlights Growing Pains After Illness Comeback

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Mookie Betts' Ugly Throw at Shortstop Highlights Growing Pains After Illness Comeback

Mookie Betts may be one of Major League Baseball’s most accomplished and versatile athletes, but even superstars have off nights—especially when adjusting to a new position and recovering from illness. On Tuesday night, during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ matchup against the Atlanta Braves, Betts produced one of the most baffling defensive missteps of the young MLB season. The play unfolded in the second inning with Atlanta’s Bryan De La Cruz at the…

Mookie Betts, the stellar gardener of the Los Angeles Dodgers, lived an unfortunate moment during a recent match, when he made a mistake in the shortstop that allowed a race to the Atlanta Bravos. However, Betts showed why he is considered one of the most complete and valuable baseball players by reacting impeccablely. In a scenario that might have left the player marked, Betts did not let himself be affected by the defensive error. On his next …