Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts drove home his 105th run of the season in Saturday’s 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants, marking the most RBIs in a single season in MLB history from the leadoff spot. Here’s what you need to know:
- Betts surpassed Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon, who racked up 103 RBIs in 2017. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is close behind with 101 from the leadoff spot this season.
- Betts, slashing .309/.411/.593, finished with two hits and two RBIs in three at-bats Saturday.
- Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw also moved into second place in franchise history with 210 wins Saturday, trailing only Don Sutton (233).
This story will be updated.
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