After the match, Betts said: “He’s just a regular guy, just like you and me. He just has a superpower that you and I can’t have. So that’s about it. But he’s a normal guy, he does his job just like everyone. I wish I could explain something he does differently, but he doesn’t do anything differently.”

It was the New York Mets who struggled on offense all night and the Dodgers four-run lead was enough to seal the game. However, Ohtani’s three-run home run had ended the game at that point. It is his second home run of the season, which shows that he does not shy away from the big stage.

Betts himself has a great track record when it comes to the postseason. He thinks Ohtani doesn’t do anything out-of-the-box and is a fantastic player who also happens to be good.

Mookie Betts defends Shohei Ohtani from criticism

Before Shohei Ohtani’s three-run home run, the Japanese International was struggling. Players have their days off, but everyone expects the most from Ohtani. Ohtani was criticized for his recent struggles, but Mookie Betts defended his teammate.

Immediately after the game, Betts said via MLB: “I have no idea why people talk about Shohei. He’s the best player on the field every day. Oh, he’s never had a hit in front of anyone. Who cares? It’s Shohei Ohtani. Everyone knows who he is is, every time he steps into the box. Everyone expects something to happen.”

Betts did admit that Ohtani’s performance is so good that it sets the bar high, but it shouldn’t be a topic of conversation when he looks ‘human for 20 at bats.’ It was the right time for Ohtani to step up and silence his critics.