Mookie Betts launches 16th home run

The solo shot left the bat at 99.6 mph.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Mookie Betts scorches one out for home run No. 16 🔥 https://t.co/gvQaYNb2kg Via @MLB on X

What happened: Mookie Betts took Kyle Freeland deep on an 82.3 mph knuckle curve. The swing added a solo blast to his season tally.

Why it matters: The batted ball would have cleared the fence in 29 of the 30 major league ballparks. His power stroke continues a strong offensive month ahead of the postseason push.

By the numbers: The 25-degree launch angle sent the ball 375 feet. He previously carried a .931 OPS over a seven-game span in mid-August.

What to watch: Watch for his final power numbers as the regular season concludes.

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