The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a blow to their lineup on Sunday when star outfielder Mookie Betts was hit by a fastball during a game against the Kansas City Royals. The injury status of Betts is not yet clear, but he crumpled in pain after being hit in his left hand by Royals reliever Dan Altavilla.
Betts had been performing well this season before the incident occurred, with a batting line of .307/.407/.493 and 10 home runs in 71 games so far. He is also known for his impressive stolen base record, with nine bases stolen this season alone. As a seven-time All-Star and former MVP with the Boston Red Sox, Betts is considered one of the top players in the league.
The Dodgers are already dealing with significant injury news earlier in the day, as rookie starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was placed on the injured list due to a triceps injury. Yamamoto had left Saturday’s start against Kansas City after just two innings and is set to undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury.
Despite these challenges, the Dodgers ultimately won Sunday’s game against Kansas City 3-0. However, concerns for Betts’ health overshadowed the game outcome in Los Angeles.
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