Mookie Betts Leaves LeBron and Messi to Face Off Against Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. – A Star Showdown

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Baseball's MVP race intensifies, with Shohei Ohtani leading in the AL and a crowded field in the NL. Choices abound, from Mookie Betts to Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman to Matt Olson. Meanwhile, soccer icon Lionel Messi debuted in LA, drawing Hollywood and sports luminaries, though Betts stayed true to baseball. [{ "selector": ".iqird-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zcsit-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-157px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tqttu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 320px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Mookie Betts appeared in a star-studded list of attendees at the Messi Game

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Bleacher report recently shared a photo of the list which boasts the number of notable celebrities, and LeBron James and Mookie Betts are among them.

LeBron and Betts: Mutual Respect Across Sports

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Despite LeBron James being a baseball enthusiast and a fan of Betts, the Dodgers' outfielder prioritizes MLB over MLS, showing his commitment to the game. Their shared moments at Dodger Stadium reflect their mutual respect for each other's athletic prowess.

Betts' MVP Quest Amidst Strong Competition

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While Ronald Acuña Jr. seems poised for the NL MVP, Mookie Betts remains a strong contender. The Braves and Dodgers both hold promising playoff prospects, setting the stage for a competitive MVP showdown as the season approaches its climax.

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Yankees Captain Aaron Judge Shares Adorable Moment With Wife in Star-Studded US Open After Jets’ Aaron Rodgers and Other New York Athletes

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