Even in a loss, Mookie Betts still finds a way to produce.
The Boston Red Sox right fielder went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and a run thanks to his 14th blast of the season in the 7-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night at Fenway Park.
“I’m not trying to be a power hitter,” Betts said after the game, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “I work hard every day … but being consistent is the main thing.”
Well, the power is most certainly there for the 25-year-old.
He now has 59 hits on the season with 14 home runs and 30 RBIs. Betts is tied with O’s shortstop Manny Machado for the most home runs in Major League Baseba…