Mookie Betts faced significant challenges after missing the first two games of the Dodgers' season due to a severe stomach virus, which left him 20 pounds underweight. Despite a brief absence, he returned to the lineup and performed admirably, including a two-home run game. However, Betts has reported lasting effects of his illness, indicating that his physical condition impacted his swing mechanics. While he demonstrated solid performance, recent struggles have arisen from bad habits created during his recovery, revealing the complex relationship between physical health and sports performance.
I didn't realize how coming back so much underweight would affect me even now. Trying to do that 20 pounds lighter, I just created some really, really, really bad habits, man.
At first, it was cool. When I first came back, I hit a couple homers. The habits didn't creep all the way in. But then they started creeping in.
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