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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts joins 300 home run club with no-doubt bomb vs. Twins
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts hit the 300th home run of his incredible MLB career on Wednesday, as he accomplished the feat against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Betts connected on the long home run against Twins star pitcher Joe Ryan .
Betts has been swinging the bat well in recent action . He is beginning to get things going at the plate, which is crucial for a Dodgers' lineup that is dealing with injuries to stars such as Will Smith and Kyle Tucker .
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Betts, 33, missed time earlier in the season due to injury. He has struggled overall while on the field, but he is beginning to find more success in recent games. Betts entered the matchup on Wednesday with a slash line of .218/.281/.385 to go along with eight home runs.
Betts is establishing himself as a future Hall of Famer. He already has an MVP award. Betts is also a four-time World Series champion and eight-time All-Star. He is one of the best players in recent memory and his 300th home run accomplishment further cements his status as an elite player.
The Dodgers continue to perform well despite battling multiple injury concerns. Los Angeles is in first place in the National League West standings. The ball club holds a nine-game lead over the San Diego Padres . The Dodgers also have the best record in all of baseball.
As for their series against the Twins, Los Angeles is looking to clinch a series sweep on Wednesday after earning victories on Monday and Tuesday.
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