Mookie Betts was the star of the show on Thursday evening as he dazzled in the Dodgers’ 10-2 rout of the New York Mets, giving L.A. a commanding 3-1 lead in the NLCS. He reminded everyone, loud and clear, just how extraordinary he was, mentioning that stepping away from social media and spending time with his kids, wife, and family has been the best way to escape it all.

Sometimes, he’ll just go into the locker room and sit by himself to clear his head, which helps him reset and come back focused on what matters. Mookie Betts delivered a spectacular performance, going 4-for-6 with a home run and four RBI. With this display, he became only the third player in Dodgers history to record at least four hits and drive in four runs in a postseason game.  

Did Mookie Betts just prove no social media means better results in life?

Mookie Betts has gotten past that maddening playoff slump. It overshadowed his play during the Dodgers’ early exits the previous two winters. Those playoff demons have all but disappeared, and the backlash on social media? It’s completely gone. Betts, who deleted his social media accounts last week during a frustrating 3-for-44 postseason slump, has emerged triumphant on the other side. “You know, it’s tough to really escape everything, because everyone’s watching—family, friends, you guys, everyone. There’s no real way to get away from it.”  Betts said according to USA Today.

He had previously played in 67 postseason games. Yet, an eight-time All-Star, six-time Gold Glove winner, MVP, batting champion, and two-time World Series champion, had never experienced a performance quite like this. The big change everyone’s talking about now? The confidence he’s showing—at the plate, in the field, and in the clubhouse. He was really grinding it out, taking 500 swings a day in the batting cage. Mookie Betts was determined that if he was going to struggle, it wouldn’t be for lack of effort.  

A trade that is paying off for the Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 10-2 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers are currently up 3-1 in the series. They are just one win away from making the World Series for the first time since the 2020 season was cut short by none other than the awful pandemic! In the victory, the Dodgers were powered by former Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts. 

He had an impressive night, going 4-for-6 with a home run, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. He’s now hitting .278 for the postseason, and it’s clear he’s finding his rhythm at just the right time. Betts snagged a World Series title with the Red Sox in 2018 and another with the Dodgers in 2020. He is now on the hunt for his third World Series appearance, a chance to add a third ring to his collection.  

When the Red Sox traded Betts to the Dodgers before the 2020 season, it sent shockwaves through the fanbase. That move still stings for many; he was a huge part of their 2018 World Series win and even took home the MVP that year. Plus, he was a four-time All-Star and a four-time Gold Glover during his time in Boston. Since the trade, the Red Sox have only made the playoffs once in 2021; they must miss Mookie Betts now.