Dodgers' Mookie Betts Admits Doubts During World Series Game 7

Star outfielder concedes LA fans' fears were justified in epic championship clash.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:00am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic final moments of a high-stakes baseball game, with players and field elements broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color.Even the best players experience self-doubt in the heat of a championship battle, as Dodgers star Mookie Betts admitted after his team's dramatic World Series victory.Los Angeles Today

In a candid interview, Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts acknowledged that he shared the same doubts as Dodgers fans during the dramatic 9th inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Betts admitted that the Dodgers were likely to lose the championship in that pivotal moment, despite ultimately prevailing in the classic contest.

Why it matters

Betts' admission provides rare insight into the mindset of a superstar athlete during the most intense pressure-filled moments of a championship showdown. His candor helps humanize elite players and shows that even the best in the world can experience self-doubt when the stakes are highest.

The details

In the 9th inning of Game 7, the Dodgers held a slim one-run lead over the Blue Jays. Toronto mounted a furious rally, putting the tying and go-ahead runs on base with no outs. Betts, one of the game's premier players, conceded that he thought the Dodgers were likely to lose the World Series in that moment, just as the majority of Los Angeles fans in attendance did.

  • The 2025 World Series took place in late October.
  • Game 7 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays was played on October 29, 2025.

The players

Mookie Betts

All-Star outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who has won multiple MVP awards and a World Series title with the team.

Toronto Blue Jays

The American League champion that faced the Dodgers in the 2025 World Series.

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What they’re saying

“I think everybody in the world thought that [we were gonna lose], so I'd be lying if I didn't,”

— Mookie Betts, Dodgers Outfielder

The takeaway

Betts' candid admission about his own doubts during the most pressure-packed moment of the 2025 World Series demonstrates the immense mental fortitude required to succeed at the highest levels of professional sports, even for the game's elite superstars.