The emotions spilled out of Mookie Betts following Friday's walk-off homer, which capped an emotional start to the season in which an illness caused him to shed almost 20 pounds.

Mookie Betts hits two home runs, including a walk-off, three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the Dodgers to an 8-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Just days ago, it was unclear if Mookie Betts would be ready for the Dodgers' home opener. For two weeks, the shortstop had dealt with an undiagnosed illness that caused him to vomit every time he ate solid foods,

Mookie Betts hit two home runs, including a walk-off, three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the Dodgers to an 8-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Mookie Betts hit two home runs, including a game-ending, three-run blast in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8-5 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Here we are, nine days into the season, and the Dodgers are still undefeated. What we know: Mookie Betts is sick, unable to keep solid food down and has lost about 25 pounds in a couple of weeks.

Mookie Betts has recovered from his stomach virus, but Hernandez was not available for Thursday’s home opener due to his own illness. … Plus, other notes.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and star shortstop Mookie Betts are ready to play their home opener tonight against the Detroit Tigers. After winning both games against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, the Dodgers will play their home opener with a 2-0 record already.