Mookie Betts set a Dodgers record for leadoff home runs and Teoscar Hernández added his first two long balls for Los Angeles in a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Betts hit his 29th leadoff homer for the Dodgers on the first pitch from Zack Thompson.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts celebrates his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, March 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, March 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. St.
Betts moved into sole possession of fifth place on the major leagues’ leadoff home run list with his 49th, breaking a tie with Ian Kinsler. Betts trails Rickey Henderson , George Springer , Alfonso Soriano and Craig Biggio .Cronenworth’s big hit helps lift the Padres to a 6-4 win over Melvin’s GiantsBetts’ home run to left was nearly identical to the one he hit Thursday in the Dodgers’ home opener. He has home runs in three consecutive games.
Miguel Rojas added his first home run of the season in the seventh off Giovanny Gallegos. Rojas didn’t hit his first last season until Aug. 2.
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