Mookie Betts Joins Elite Company In Dodgers-Rays World Series Game 1

Markus. Lynn. Betts.

Is there anything he can’t do?

Mookie Betts had himself a fifth inning in Game 1 of the World Series between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays.

The outfielder drew a walk and stole two bases — one that earned America a free taco — before the fifth came to a close.

Only one player before him did the same.

Mookie Betts is the 2nd player in World Series history with a walk and multiple stolen bases in an inning, joining Babe Ruth in 1921.

Ruth did so in the 5th inning of Game 2 of the 1921 World Series against the Giants. pic.twitter.com/wN6fQaO9sk

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 21, 2020

Pretty impressive stuff.

What’s more, Betts continued to add to his impressive game by blasting a solo home run to lead off the sixth, joining some more company.

Betts has now joined Chase Utley as the only players in World Series history with a HR and 2 SB.

Utley did it in Game 1 of the 2008 World Series – also against the Rays. https://t.co/gciDhpnKyd

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 21, 2020

Only time will tell if Betts continues to add to his impressive Game 1.