Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers and Red Sox
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, mired in one of the worst slumps of his career, was benched for Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
As shortstop Mookie Betts has posted a career low .238/.311/.373 slash line so far this season, manager Dave Roberts made the surprising move to slot him into the leadoff position. That decision might jumpstart Betts' offense,
Clayton Kershaw (4-1, 3.27 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 37 strikeouts); Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (11-4, 2.19 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 165 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -147, Dodgers +123; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to keep a three-game road win streak alive when they visit the Boston Red Sox.