In response to the frustration, Roberts told Plunkett that he's at a loss to explain Betts' struggles. He attributed the issues to a combination of mechanical and mental setbacks. And Betts' future Hall of Fame teammate Freddie Freeman also chimed in on the latter explanation, urging the shortstop not to let frustrations get the best of him.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts shouted out teammate Freddie Freeman for his supporting during Betts' recent slump.