Freddie Freeman is having the kind of World Series that legends are made of, and if the Los Angeles Dodgers manage to seal the deal, it’ll be largely thanks to him. After making a name for himself with the Atlanta Braves, Freeman moved across the country to LA.
And, wow, he’s giving Dodgers fans something to cheer about. Through jaw-dropping moments and powerhouse performances, he’s making a strong case to be crowned World Series MVP.
It all kicked off in a historic way in Game 1. The Dodgers were down to their last shot, trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the 10th with the bases loaded. Mookie Betts was given the intentional pass, which set the stage for Freeman.
With a full-count fastball on the inside from Yankees’ Nestor Cortes, Freeman blasted the ball into the right-field stands for a walk-off grand slam – the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history. It’s hard to imagine a more epic way to announce himself in the Fall Classic.
And just when you thought he might slow down, he turned it up again in Game 2. The Dodgers were already up 3-1 in the third inning when Freeman stepped up to the plate and launched a solo shot, padding their lead en route to a 4-2 victory.
So far, that’s two home runs in two games and back-to-back bombs at that. But ex Braves star Freeman was far from finished. In Game 3, he didn’t wait long to make an impact, hammering a two-run shot in the first inning to set the tone, keeping his home run streak alive and the Dodgers firmly in control.
Freeman is simply on another level. The numbers say it all – he’s outpacing the Yankees’ entire lineup, not just in home runs but in RBIs, clutch hits, and just about every critical stat that matters in October. While he’s racking up hit after hit, Yankees’ hitters are racking up strikeouts, with 23 K’s to their name across just three games. It’s a lopsided stat that speaks volumes, and Freeman’s poise at the plate has been unshakeable, avoiding strikeouts altogether in these games while putting on a hitting clinic.
What makes Freeman’s performance even more spectacular is that it wasn’t expected. He came into this World Series series far from his best, nursing an ankle injury that had limited his production in the playoffs. Entering Game 1 of the Series, his playoff stats were a rough .219/.242/.219 with zero extra-base hits and just one RBI.
But somehow, he’s flipped the switch, and the ankle seems to be a non-issue now. Over these three games, he’s delivering a white-hot slash line of .333/.385/1.250 with three homers, seven RBIs, and even a triple for good measure. That’s how you answer the call.
If Freeman doesn’t hit that walk-off grand slam, the Dodgers drop Game 1, and this could be an entirely different series. That early lead he gave them in Game 3 kept the Yankees at bay when they could have tied it up. These are the kinds of plays that change the course of the World Series, and it’s why Freeman is almost single-handedly keeping LA on track for a title.
As the Dodgers inch closer to their goal, there’s one thing that’s clear: Braves fans may not love seeing the Dodgers win, but they have to be proud watching Freeman shine.
