Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has left Game 2 of the National League Division Series after five innings. He had discomfort in his sprained right ankle. Freeman was replaced by Max Muncy and Kiké Hernández entered the game at third. Freeman struck out and flied out in his two at-bats Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers ’ Freddie Freeman warms up before Game 1 of baseball’s NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers ’ Freddie Freeman , left, celebrates after hitting a single next to first base coach Clayton McCullough during the third inning in Game 1 of baseball’s NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles.
“I got word in the middle of the game that his ankle was really bothering him,” manager Dave Roberts said after theloss evened the best-of-five series at one game apiece. “He was down, really down and just couldn’t keep going.”The Dodgers will work out Monday and Freeman will be reassessed after receiving treatment.Freeman struck out and flied out in his two at-bats. In Game 1 on Saturday, he had two hits and a strikeout.
The 35-year-old, an eight-time All-Star, said it’s the first time he’s sprained an ankle. He said he was told the injury typically results in four to six weeks on the injured list.
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