Mookie Betts blasts two homers in Dodgers' loss, ends slump

Mookie Betts turned in a powerhouse performance on Monday, cracking two home runs in the Dodgers’ 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

What happened?

Betts went 4-for-5 at the plate, driving in three runs and scoring once in the game played on July 21. The two long balls marked his 33rd career multi-homer game and his second of the 2025 season. The outburst snapped a 10-game homer drought dating back to June 27 in San Diego.

Why it matters for Mookie Betts

The Dodgers dropped Betts to the No. 5 spot in the batting order for the first time this season, a move that sparked his best offensive output in weeks. Despite the loss, Betts showed he can still deliver when the lineup shifts. His line now sits at 13 homers, 34 RBI, 39 runs and one stolen base over 277 plate appearances.

Yet his season averages remain career lows: a .237 batting average and a .300 on-base percentage. The slump has lingered even as Betts remains one of the game’s most dangerous right-handed hitters.

What comes next?

Betts will look to build on this outing when the Dodgers return to action. The team’s offense needs his bat in the middle of the order, not buried in the cleanup spot. A quick rebound could shift the Dodgers’ fortunes down the stretch.

The Phillies’ pitching staff will remember Betts’ swing for a while. Two deep drives off starter Aaron Nola and the bullpen kept the Dodgers in the game long enough to make it interesting.