Ronald Acuña Jr. has put up great numbers, but MVP favorite Mookie Betts' stats are better and his versatility is critical to the Dodgers' success.
Because of Betts’ teamwork, the Dodgers have been able to withstand the injury to Gavin Lux and the struggles of Miguel Vargas.Before Wednesday’s 6-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, I asked manager Dave Roberts for his NL MVP vote. Considering he had two legitimate candidates in his clubhouse —“If I had a vote … I don’t know, I’m happy I don’t have a vote,” he said.Dodgers’ Mookie Betts bats during the first inning against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 5 in Miami.
“Mookie’s having a tremendous year, obviously. I think it’s hard not to say Mookie is not the most valuable player,” he said. If voters need more convincing, Betts has produced some of the more inspirational moments for a team that has fed off that fervor. Before this season, the last time Betts played shortstop was in the Arizona Fall League in 2013, yet there he was in late April, rushing to Chicago from paternity leave in Los Angeles, showing up at Wrigley Field in time to be subbed at shortstop in the seventh inning.“I just told Doc, I just want to win, so I’ll play wherever,” Betts told reporters.
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