Betts, Dodgers set season high for runs, rout Rox 15-6
(WorldNews Sport)

DENVER (AP) — For his prodigious power, the 5-foot-9 Mookie Betts credits listening to his parents in the backyard. “When I was a kid, 4 or 5 years old, mom and dad would always tell me hit it over their head,” Betts explained. He`s been doing that to everyone ever since. Betts hit his NL-leading 16th homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers set a season high for runs in their 15-6 romp past the Colorado Rockies on Friday night to move closer to clinching their eighth straight NL West title. The Dodgers` magic number for wrapping up the division dropped to four. They were already the first team to secure a playoff spot this season. They`re hitting their stride at the ideal time. “You can`t just...