Dave Roberts Calls Out Mookie Betts' Mistake in Dodgers Loss

Dodgers’ communication lapse on the plate cost a run and possibly the game; bettors should note Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Sunday — favor Dodgers moneyline or a lower total if he pitches well, but be cautious on runline until the offense regains consistency.

Betting implications, lineup miscue and a key start: Dodgers drop Series Game 2

A missed signal at the plate turned into a costly moment for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 6-1 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s throw caught Kiké Hernández trying to score on a Shohei Ohtani fly ball; Hernández didn’t slide and was tagged out, erasing what would have been a 1-0 Dodgers lead.

Signal breakdown on the play

Manager Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts, as the on-deck hitter, had the responsibility to direct Hernández but was out of position to do so. “Ideally, you gotta be in a better lane for the runner to see you, and he just didn’t get there in time,” Roberts said. Hernández added that the throw pulled the catcher toward where Betts was supposed to be, and he didn’t see a slide signal.

How one play changed momentum

The Dodgers failed to score first and allowed three Diamondbacks runs before producing their lone run. The out at the plate stood out as a pivotal moment the Dodgers believe could have swung the game’s momentum in their favor. “I feel like that play could have changed the momentum of the game. It didn’t go our way,” Hernández said.

Standings pressure and what’s next

Sunday’s loss tightened the NL West race, as the San Diego Padres closed within one game of the Dodgers. Los Angeles will try to avoid a sweep when Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound in the series finale at 1:10 p.m. PT.

What bettors should watch

With Yamamoto starting, pitchers’ duel dynamics matter: a strong outing could favor a Dodgers moneyline or a low-total bet. However, the club’s recent offensive miscues argue for caution on runline or high-total plays until the lineup regains consistent execution.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on a mistake shortstop Mookie Betts made in Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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