Mookie Betts is experiencing a significant slump this season, prompting discussions about his batting order placement. Manager Dave Roberts reaffirmed his commitment to keeping Betts at the top of the lineup, expressing confidence in his ability to recover from the slump. Recently, Betts recorded his first three-hit game since early June, indicating potential improvement. Despite a challenging season with his batting average at .236, Roberts remains optimistic that Betts will return to form, emphasizing his belief that Betts is the best option for the lineup.
"The more I think about it, Mookie is somebody I'm not going to hit lower in the order. I just feel you weigh the options, the alternatives and things like that, I’m going to continue to believe in him and trust that he’s the best option."
"This guy is a premium player and he's just in this extended funk. But he's going to work his way out of this. I just feel the best version of our ballclub is him somewhere at the top of the order."
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