The Los Angeles Dodgers reasserted themselves in the National League West this weekend, and Mookie Betts was a huge cause of that success.

Betts’ eighth-inning home run breaks a 4-4 tie and completes the sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Padres. It also extends a hot streak born of a different approach.

Mookie Betts hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.

Mookie Betts is in unfamiliar territory this season as he navigates his worst offensive year. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is slashing .241/.311/.365 in 113 games thus far.

Mookie Betts praised the Milwaukee Brewers' complete team performance as the surprise MLB leaders at 76-44 showcase elite pitching, hitting and team chemistry.

Mookie Betts, a superstar having a very un-superstar-like season, has taken a new approach to this forgettable year.

Betts’ expected stats are better than what he has actually produced, suggesting some unluckiness in the down year. His chase rate is up slightly from the norm, though still well above league average. His strikeout and whiff rates remain among the game’s best.

Mark DeRosa breaks down Clayton Kershaw's duels vs. Luis Arraez, Will Smith's arm strength and Mookie Betts go-ahead homer