Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes Mookie Betts’ standout performance in Game 4 of the NLCS may have been fueled by a sense of disrespect because the New York Mets walked Shohei Ohtani three times.

Roberts told reporters after the Dodgers’ 10-2 win that Betts took it “personally” that the Mets might have tried to avoid pitching to Ohtani.

“And that’s okay. That’s fine,” Roberts said. “And I think he understands that whether it’s a manager sticking four fingers up or throwing intentional balls that are two feet out, you’re going to go after the next guy. That’s why I think Mookie takes it personally, as all competitors should.” . And I think things like that light a little fire under him.”

None of the walks to Ohtani were intentional, but two of them were over four pitches. Betts took advantage of opportunities with at least one runner on base in front of him, going 4 for 6 with a double, a three-run homer and four RBI.

This postseason was an example of what makes the Dodgers so dangerous. Ohtani drew attention for his trouble with no runners on base, but he smashed the ball when someone got on.