{"id":54185,"date":"2025-06-07T09:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T09:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=54185"},"modified":"2025-06-07T09:20:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T09:20:55","slug":"mookie-betts-reveals-dodgers-biggest-issue-vs-cardinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=54185","title":{"rendered":"Mookie Betts reveals Dodgers\u2019 biggest issue vs. Cardinals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-col px-4 pt-4 font-secondary lg:px-0\">\n<p class=\"dek prose mb-2.5 italic text-secondary\">The Dodgers were shut out by the Cardinals on Friday as the team had opportunities but struggled to hit with runners in scoring position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-row gap-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col lg:max-w-[660px]\">\n<div class=\"px-4 pb-5 lg:px-0\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-between gap-4  font-secondary md:items-center \">\n<div class=\"flex-row flex-wrap items-center text-primary\">\n<div class=\"author-link mr-2.5 flex items-center text-sm md:text-nowrap \">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-video w-full max-w-full object-contain object-center px-4 lg:px-0\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mookie-Betts-1.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"May 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) looks on from the dugout steps during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images\" \/><\/figure>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0pulled off a\u00a0come-from-behind win over the New York Mets Thursday to salvage a 2-2 series split. But LA has appeared shaky of late, a trend that continued in the team\u2019s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers lost 5-0 in St. Louis as the team went just 1-13 with runners in scoring position. After the game, Mookie Betts discussed Los Angeles\u2019 biggest failure in the loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have to have timely hitting. We played defense and pitched pretty well, just couldn\u2019t scratch anything across. Had some at-bats that came up empty. But that\u2019s part of the game,\u201d Betts explained via SportsNet LA on X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to have a better team approach, especially with guys in scoring position,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mookie Betts addresses Dodgers\u2019 shutout loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3404391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3404391\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3404391\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mookie-Betts2.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mookie-Betts2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mookie-Betts2.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mookie-Betts2.jpg?resize=768,431 768w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mookie-Betts2.jpg?resize=1024,574 1024w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mookie-Betts2.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" alt=\"May 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) rounds the bases against the Athletics during the first inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3404391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">While the Dodgers got blanked by the Cardinals as the team\u2019s bats went cold, Betts had a strong day at the plate. The former MVP went 3-4 in St. Louis Friday. It was his most prolific outing since a\u00a0broken toe sidelined him\u00a0for four games.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-2 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,120193976\/AdThrive_Content_2\/5e90daf19f500876e949a3d9_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Betts missed the Dodgers&#8217; World Series rematch against the New York Yankees but was able to return to the lineup for the matchup with the Mets. While LA split that series, the team is just 6-7 over the last 13 games.<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers dropped to 38-26 with the loss to the Cardinals and their lead over the second-place San Diego Padres in the NL West is down to one game.<\/p>\n<p>On the positive side for Los Angeles, center fielder\u00a0Andy Pages extended his hitting streak\u00a0to a career-high 11 games Friday. Pages has been a major contributor for the Dodgers this season, playing excellent defense and producing at the plate.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-sticky-container adthrive-content adthrive-content-3 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,120193976\/AdThrive_Content_3\/5e90daf19f500876e949a3d9_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pages went 2-4 against the Cardinals and is now slashing .293\/.337\/.498 on the season. However, he\u2019s been red-hot in June. The second-year pro is batting .429 with a 1.286 OPS in five games this month.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dodgers were shut out by the Cardinals on Friday as the team had opportunities but struggled to hit with runners in scoring position. 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