Magic Johnson showers praise for Mookie Betts as he leads Dodgers to sweep of Padres

Mookie Betts’ clutch home run propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres, completing a crucial sweep. The Dodgers reclaimed the NL West lead, two games ahead of the Padres, thanks to earlier home runs from Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages. Magic Johnson celebrated Betts’ heroics and the team’s timely dominance.