Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Doesn’t Care About MVP Race, Focused on Winning World Series

After having maybe his biggest season since successful the American League MVP, Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has the possibility to turn into solely the second participant in MLB historical past to win the MVP in each the AL and the NL.

While Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. remains the heavy favorite, Betts was dominant in August, although his efficiency tapered off a bit in September.

Acuna has continued his robust season into September, with a 1.115 OPS, six stolen bases and eight house runs.

Each MVP candidates are taking part in for groups with the primary and second-best document within the Nationwide League, so both would make a robust case. For Betts, nevertheless, the MVP award is “irrelevant.”

“I don’t know, man. I imply MVP is cool nevertheless it’s type of irrelevant,” Betts mentioned when requested the place he thinks he stands within the race. “We play to win the World Collection and the person objectives, like I mentioned, they’re actually cool — and a few individuals play for that, and there’s nothing mistaken with that in any respect … However me, I play as a result of I wish to win.”

(Through SportsNet LA)

Betts mentioned that he has been staying off of social media for the final month and a half to keep away from turning into distracted from getting ready for the playoffs. His teammates have helped him keep away from specializing in the MVP award because the common season wraps up.

“That will be the time to do it, for certain,” Betts mentioned on making an attempt to concentrate on the MVP after the Dodgers clinched the NL West. “However for me, I believe the blokes in right here maintain me straight … particularly J.D., Freddie, I imply all the blokes. They actually maintain me on the straight and slender and don’t actually fear about these issues. It’s very easy to not take note of private accolades.”

(Through SportsNet LA)

Betts and the Dodgers have 5 extra video games within the common season earlier than they will absolutely shift their focus to October.

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