Mookie Betts owns up to error in Yoshinobu Yamamoto's perfect game bid
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts committed a crucial eighth-inning error that ended Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s bid for a perfect game, missing a routine ground ball that took a slightly high bounce.
- Betts took full responsibility for the miscue, refusing to make excuses despite the difficult circumstances and the high-pressure situation.
- Yamamoto and teammates showed support for Betts, with Yamamoto citing the irregular bounce as a factor and teammates encouraging Betts after the error.
- Betts, a former MVP and Gold Glove finalist at shortstop, had only one error in 34 games this season and is known for his strong defensive play.
- Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior emphasized the team aspect of baseball, affirming that the team would support Betts following the error.