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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting at 61-45 but are far from playing their best baseball as a team. With a few clear areas to improve upon, like an ailing bull