Originally published by DodgerBlue.com
The Los Angeles Dodgers had three players named to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game as starters for the National League, which included Freddie Freeman at first base, Mookie Betts in the outfield and J.D. Martinez as the designated hitter.
Following the announcement of the All-Star Game starters, the Dodgers took the field and dominated their way to a 14-3 victory in their series finale against the Colorado Rockies.
It was a total team effort, but the three Dodgers All-Stars stood out, going a combined 8-for-11 with one home run, seven RBI, six runs scored and one walk.
The game opened with a leadoff double from Betts, who came around to score after Freeman was hit by a pitch and Martinez singled to drive in the run.
Following the game, Freeman credited Betts for setting the tone for the offense while thanking the fans for supporting the team with their All-Star Game votes, via SportsNet LA:
“It starts with Mookie. Mookie started it off with the first at-bat. We do appreciate it, and I want to say thank you to Dodgers fans and baseball fans for voting for us. So thank you very much. Mookie starts it. When he doubles off the wall and we’re able to get him in, that’s huge to get a run after a couple-hour delay.
“J.D. has been swinging the bat well all week, and pretty much since he came off the IL, really. It was just a good overall performance by everyone, not just us three. Max got a couple hits and Miggy hit an RBI triple. It was just a good game for the Dodgers.”
Betts doubled again to start the third inning and ended up scoring on another singled from Martinez to put L.A. up 2-1. In Betts’ next at-bat, he hit an RBI sacrifice fly that tied the game before Freeman gave them another lead with an RBI single.
Betts, who was starting at shortstop despite his election as an outfielder, walked in his final plate appearance and came around to score once again. He ended up being replaced by Miguel Rojas in the seventh inning with the Dodgers holding a 12-3 lead.
The 30-year-old is hitting .260/.360/.523 with 20 home runs, 51 RBI and 61 runs scored across 77 games so far this season.
Jonas Brothers visited with Mookie Betts at Dodger Stadium
While the Dodgers were taking batting practice prior to a game against the Houston Astros last weekend, they were accompanied by the Jonas Brothers making a visit to Dodger Stadium.
Although Kevin, Joe and Nick only watched batting practice during their stop in L.A., it included a chance to speak with Roberts for an extended period of time. Betts also came over for a brief discussion and Martinez introduced himself as well.
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