Boston Red Sox leadoff batter MOOKIE BETTS doubles in the first inning off of New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Betts went 4 for 5
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For Mookie Betts, it was 'like a dream come true' to move to second base - The Boston Globe
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Mookie Betts back in Red Sox' leadoff spot again
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Betts homer lifts Red Sox past Mariners in ninth, 2-1
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Mookie Betts stars but Sox lose to Brewers in battle of bats
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Mookie Betts becomes 3rd Red Sox leadoff hitter to ever hit for the cycle
Boston Red Sox leadoff batter MOOKIE BETTS doubles in the first inning off of New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Betts went 4 for 5
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Boston Red Sox leadoff batter Mookie Betts doubles in the first inning
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Mookie Betts on top of the world once again, helping Dodgers win first title since 1988 - The Boston Globe
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Inside Mookie Betts' slugging spree and drive 'to become a Hall of Famer
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Mookie Betts Has an M.V.P. Award Within His Grasp. No One Can Interfere. - The New York Times