Is it safe to say that Mookie Betts is back? Yes.

Betts received a standing ovation back in his first at-bat on Aug. 4 against the St. Louis Cardinals in a similar former Dodger Trea Turner two years prior. At that time, he was looking for any and all remedies to solve his problems at the plate. The ovation quickly became a revelation, and as the Dodgers enter the weekend set to face the rival San Francisco Giants— a team quickly closing in on a potential Wild Card spot— Betts has spearheaded the Dodger offense.

Since Aug. 5, Betts has returned to his MVP caliber offense that Dodger fans have been accustomed to, as he is slashing a remarkable .333/.382/.537 with six home runs, 21 RBI, and 12 walks compared to just eight strikeouts. He was a catalyst in the Dodgers offense in the final tw

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