Mookie Betts said on October 12, 2026, that the Los Angeles Dodgers would not dwell on their loss and needed to focus on winning the next game.
“We're not going to cry about it,” Betts said. He noted that the Dodgers had good at-bats, fouled off pitches and made the opposing pitcher work. Betts also acknowledged that the team needed a timely hit, hit into a couple of double plays and did not build innings as effectively as it wanted.
Betts stated that the Dodgers continued to apply pressure and create opportunities, which he viewed as encouraging despite the missed chances. The Dodgers applied pressure against Jacob Miseroski, according to the relationship described in the team's account.
Betts explained that reaching the opposing bullpen early was not a meaningful advantage because its pitchers would pitch every game if necessary. He added that the Dodgers had another game on October 13, 2026, saying, “Got tomorrow. Got a game tomorrow.”
Betts mentioned that he needed to go home to decompress before shifting his attention, saying, “I got to go home and decompress for a minute before I flip my brain.” The Dodgers must focus on winning the next game, with Betts identifying that task as the team's immediate focus.