Mookie Betts hit by 95-mph pitch in Dodgers’ loss to Mariners

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  • Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor commits an error on a ball hit by the Mariners’ Luis Torrens during the fourth inning of Monday’s game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Justus Sheffield #33 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Justus Sheffield #33 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Jose Marmolejos #26 is greeted by Ty France #23 of the Seattle Mariners after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 2-0 lead during the first inning at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May tosses the ball on the mound after he gave up a two-run home run to Seattle Mariners’ Jose Marmolejos during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Seattle Mariners’ Jose Marmolejos (26) is greeted by J.P. Crawford, right, at the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Jose Marmolejos #26 of the Seattle Mariners during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners slides while attempting to steal second base during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor, right, tries to put a tag on Seattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford, left, as Crawford attempts to steal second during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. Crawford was called out on the play. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after attempting to steal second base as the play is reviewed during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Seattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford, left, holds onto second base with his finger after Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor, right, put a tag on him as Crawford attempted to steal second during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. Crawford was called out on the play. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • A fan waves a Los Angeles Dodgers flag during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager is greeted in the dugout after he hit a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Justus Sheffield #33 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after giving up a hit to Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield, left, talks with catcher Luis Torrens, right, and pitching coach Pete Woodworth, center, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Seattle Mariners’ Taylor Trammell hits an RBI-double to score Luis Torrens during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Seattle Mariners’ Luis Torrens (22) slides safely home as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith attempts the tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. Torrens scored on a double hit by Taylor Trammell. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers shouts while walking back to the dugout after giving up an RBI double to Taylor Trammell #20 of the Seattle Mariners to extend their 4-2 lead in the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Seattle Mariners right fielder Mitch Haniger makes a sliding catch of a fly ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts for an out during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Seattle Mariners’ Ty France goes down after being hit by a pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. France stayed in the game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers’ Zach McKinstry hits an RBI single to score Justin Turner during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the dugout after scoring off an RBI single by Zach McKinstry #8 during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • The Dodgers’ A.J. Pollock shows his frustration as Mariners catcher Luis Torrens makes the tag after Pollock struck out swinging during the sixth inning of Monday’s game in Seattle. Pollock was 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in the 4-3 loss. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Seattle Mariners designated hitter Kyle Seager, center, watches from the dugout as his brother Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager (5) swings at a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. Corey Seager walked on the at-bat. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out while swinging during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: J.P. Crawford #3 celebrates an out made by Dylan Moore #25 of the Seattle Mariners to end the top of the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)2

  • Fans in the stands cheer as Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (49) reacts after Mariners third baseman Dylan Moore caught a line drive hit by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Will Smith to end the top of the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts gets hit on the right forearm by a pitch during the ninth inning of Monday night’s game against the Mariners in Seattle. Betts stayed in the game, but Manager Dave Roberts said Betts’ status for Tuesday afternoon’s game was to be determined. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts goes to the ground after being hit by a pitch on the right forearm during the ninth inning of Monday night’s game against the Mariners in Seattle. Betts stayed in the game, but Manager Dave Roberts said his status for Tuesday afternoon’s game was to be determined. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero celebrates after inducing a game-ending double play in their 4-3 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Seattle Mariners center fielder Taylor Trammell, left, greets shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) after the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in a baseball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on while taking batting practice before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers jogs across the field as a grounds crew member sprays water before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager works with a weighted ball before the start of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

  • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 19: An iPad records Austin Barnes #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers while taking batting practice before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

  • Jessica Mendoza, front right, an Olympic medal-winning softball player and current ESPN broadcaster, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Monday’s game between the Mariners and the Dodgers in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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The Dodgers have weathered injuries to Cody Bellinger, Gavin Lux and Tony Gonsolin in less than three weeks.

On Monday night in Seattle, they were dealt a different dose of adversity: a game they never led, their first losing streak of the season, and a heart-stopping hit-by-pitch that sent All-Star Mookie Betts to his knees.

Mariners pitcher Rafael Montero hit Betts on the right forearm with a 95-mph sinker in the ninth inning of the Dodgers’ 4-3 loss at T-Mobile Park. Betts stayed in the game, only for Corey Seager to hit into a game-ending double play.

Manager Dave Roberts said Betts’ status for Tuesday’s game in Seattle was to be determined.

“Obviously Mookie’s going to want to be in there,” Roberts said. “Gotta make sure it doesn’t affect his throwing or his swing. He’s pretty honest with me. If he feels like he can play he’ll be in there.”

Replays showed that Montero’s pitch hit Betts in the muscular part of his forearm. Roberts described it as a “soft tissue” injury. While it was possible Betts would undergo an MRI scan, those are more frequently indicative of injuries involving “hard tissue,” such as bone.

It was a painful ending to a disappointing game for the Dodgers (13-4), who also lost Sunday in San Diego. Betts, Seager and Justin Turner reached base eight times in 14 plate appearances. The rest of the lineup went 1 for 21 with two walks. They finished 2 for 9 with runners in scoring position as a team.

Starting pitcher Dustin May (1-1) allowed four runs in five innings. Only three were earned, by virtue of an error by second baseman Chris Taylor.

Taylor Trammell, who began the day hitting .152, clubbed a solo home run and hit an RBI double that led to the Mariners’ critical fourth run.

“It was a tough feeling for me,” May said of pitching from behind. “I guess I failed the team today.”

Seager’s third home run of the season gave him bragging rights for a day over his brother, Kyle, the Mariners’ designated hitter who finished 0 for 4.

The Mariners (11-6) got the last laugh.

“We had the winning run on first base in the ninth inning,” Roberts said. “I thought we just got behind the 8-ball a little bit.”

In the bottom of the first inning, May allowed a one-out single to Ty France, followed by a two-out home run to Jose Marmolejos, giving Seattle a 2-0 lead. In the second inning, Trammell launched his third home run of the season, an opposite-field shot to left-center. The Dodgers quickly trailed 3-0.

Corey Seager got a couple of runs back with one swing. Betts swatted a double against Mariners starter Justus Sheffield (1-1) in the third inning. Seager hit the very next pitch 425 feet to center field for a two-run home run.

The next batter, Turner, worked the count full before hitting a double to left field. But Sheffield struck out Will Smith on three called strikes, stranding the potential tying run at second base. Smith went 0 for 4 out of the cleanup hole.

The Dodgers were still trailing 3-2 in the fourth inning when Luis Torrens hit a routine ground ball to Taylor at second base. The ball caromed off the heel of his glove for an error. With Torrens at first, Trammell sliced a double into right field, driving in the Mariners’ fourth run.

All the run-scoring hits May allowed came against his four-seamer, sinker, and cut fastball. For all its velocity, May said, his fastball was “all over the place.”

Meanwhile, all eight of May’s strikeouts came against his curveball. The right-hander threw 92 pitches and induced 13 swings and misses – eight on the curve.

“It felt right out of the hand today,” May said of the curveball, “so I used it in spots that I felt I could take advantage with it, and it worked today.”

The Dodgers threatened to tie the score in the seventh inning. Betts singled and Seager drew a walk against Mariners reliever Anthony Misiewicz, putting runners on first and second base.

Kendall Graveman relieved Misiewicz, struck out Turner for the second out, and induced a low line drive from Smith. Only a leaping catch by Dylan Moore at third base prevented the ball from landing in the outfield and driving in the game-tying run.

“I thought it might have had a chance to get over,” Smith said.

The Dodgers put only five balls in play that dropped for hits. They’ll hope for better luck with Betts’ test results.

.@mookiebetts will get some tests done and the #Dodgers should know more tomorrow. ? pic.twitter.com/EpvvgCodSI

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) April 20, 2021

This is Corey Seager’s 7th home run against a lefty since last October. He’s averaging 1 HR every 8 AB’s against left-handers since last postseason. ? #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/j8ze5PyZsB

— Inside Edge (@IE_MLB) April 20, 2021

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