Mookie Betts reveals most challenging part of facing Jacob deGrom

Posted by Almeda Bohannan on Thursday, May 9, 2024

The New York Mets defeated Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on Wednesday night by a score of 2-1 in a game that might be a preview of the 2022 National League Championship Series. With the win, the Mets, who now have a record of 83-48, are in a strong position going into Thursday’s decider of this brief but important three-game series. Jacob deGrom was outstanding on the mound for the Mets.

Though Mookie Betts was able to hit a solo home run off of deGrom in the sixth inning, his opinion of the Mets’ ace did not appear to have altered. Mookie Betts almost referred to deGrom as the GOAT when speaking to media after the game. “He’s pretty much the best. Maybe the best to ever pitch.” Most difficult part of facing him? The fastball? The slider? Betts said “All of it. I mean, all of it.”

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Mookie Betts was right about deGrom being a tough pitcher to face

DeGrom is a difficult pitcher to face, and Mookie Betts was absolutely correct about that. DeGrom pitched seven complete innings against the Dodgers, giving up just one earned run on three hits, one free pass, and nine strikeouts of batters from Los Angeles. When Jacob deGrom throws, opposition batters are in awe and adoring fans are in awe. But since there’s no assurance he’ll stay through this year, let’s appreciate him while he’s here.

DeGrom did all of that in just 93 pitches, but he also received a tonne of assistance from the Mets’ defense, particularly from outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who made a spectacular catch in the seventh inning to prevent Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner from hitting a game-tying home ball. Mookie Betts had a 1-for-4 game with two strikeouts in the final inning. When facing Chris Bassitt of the Mets on Thursday, Mookie Betts and the Dodgers will attempt to improve their at-bat performance. Clayton Kershaw will serve as their opposing pitcher.

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