The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a convincing 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night at Chavez Ravine, led by a two-way performance from Mookie Betts that stood out during an otherwise uneven August, pushing the club a game over .500 for the month.

Betts provided a spark both in the field and at the plate, making a standout defensive play and adding a home run in the seventh inning. His efforts helped Los Angeles maintain a slim 0.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the tight NL West standings.

The highlights peaked in the seventh inning when Betts made a backhanded diving stop at shortstop, quickly popped up, and fired a laser to first base to complete a stunning out. Blake Harris of Thinking Blue posted the play on X (formerly known as Twitter), capturing the moment

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