{"id":463093,"date":"2026-09-14T04:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/463093\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T04:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T04:24:15","slug":"los-angeles-dodgers-announce-sudden-mookie-betts-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/463093\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Sudden Mookie Betts Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 12: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning of the game at loanDepot park on September 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> will finish their series with the Miami Marlins<\/a> in Florida.<\/p>\n

The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Sunday will take the series.<\/p>\n

Most recently, the Dodgers lost by a score of 4-3 on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Mookie Betts<\/a> (who batted 3rd) finished with one home run and one walk.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Dodgers lost 6-4.<\/p>\n

Betts had two hits and one walk.<\/p>\n

Dodgers Announce Sudden Mookie Betts Change<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyMookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a pop fly during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.\n<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.<\/p>\n

Via Fantasy Pros: \u201cLAD Dodgers Lineup 09\/13 1. Mookie Betts SS 2. Freddie Freeman<\/a> 1B 3. Max Muncy<\/a> DH 4. Will Smith<\/a> C 5. Kyle Tucker<\/a> RF 6. Josue De Paula LF 7. Alex Call<\/a> CF 8. Miguel Rojas<\/a> 2B 9. Alex Freeland 3B\u201d<\/p>\n

LAD Dodgers Lineup 09\/13
\n1. Mookie Betts SS
\n2. Freddie Freeman 1B
\n3. Max Muncy DH
\n4. Will Smith C
\n5. Kyle Tucker RF
\n6. Josue De Paula LF
\n7. Alex Call CF
\n8. Miguel Rojas 2B
\n9. Alex Freeland 3B
\n #LetsGoDodgers<\/a><\/p>\n

Betts has been moved up to the leadoff spot on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The future Hall of Famer is in the middle of his 7th season with the Dodgers.<\/p>\n

He is currently batting .248 with 106 hits, 20 home runs, 61 RBIs, 63 runs and two stolen bases in 110 games.<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts To Lineup<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyKyle Tucker #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers high fives Will Smith<\/a> #16 and Mookie Betts #50 after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.\n<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about the team\u2019s lineup:<\/p>\n

Katie Woo:<\/a> \u201cDodgers can clinch a postseason berth today with: A win over the Marlins + a Dbacks loss OR a Padres<\/a> loss.\u201d<\/p>\n

@SleeperDodgers:<\/a> \u201cJosue De Paula gets his first start in LF \ud83d\udc40\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyMookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins in the first inning of the game at loanDepot park on September 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida.\n<\/p>\n

Tulsa Drillers:<\/a> \u201cThat\u2019s our guy starting in left field \ud83d\udcaa\u201d<\/p>\n

@BookieMettsSZN:<\/a> \u201cLEAD OFF BETTS BANG BANG BANGGGG WE\u2019RE SO BACKKKKKK\u201d<\/p>\n

@simonknightlive:<\/a> \u201cI\u2019ve been hoping to see this for a while. I think with Mookie getting hot, he\u2019s the right guy at the top. Ohtani can bat 2nd when he\u2019s back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At The Dodgers On Sunday<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyJosue de Paula #95 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs home to score a run against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning of the game at loanDepot park on September 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida.\n<\/p>\n

The Dodgers are the top team in the National League West with a 90-58 record in 148 games.<\/p>\n

They have won eight out of their last ten games.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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