Mookie Betts leaps for an amazing diving catch in the right field to steal Michael Brantley. (0:36).PHILADELPHIA -- Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers' star outfielder, was forced to withdraw from Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a sore right knee that could lead him to the injury list.Billy McKinney will play right field and bat eighth in the opening game of a three-game series.Betts was unable to continue Friday's game against Angels because of right hip discomfort. He was able to play Saturday, but he remained out on Sunday.Before Tuesday's game, Manager Dave Roberts stated that Betts would be able to go to Illinois.Betts is currently batting.277 and has 17 home runs as well as 44 RBIs in 87 games. This is the World Series champion.Justin Turner, third baseman for the Dodgers, is expected to be out of the Phillies' series due to left groin pain.Roberts stated, "I don’t see him returning any sooner than Friday in New York."This report was contributed by The Associated Press.
