MLB Playoffs: Dodgers Update Freddie Freeman’s Status For Game 3 of NLDS
The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t just lose Game 2 of the National League Division Series to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. They lost All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman in the process.
Freeman, who’s attempting to play through a sprained right ankle that he suffered Sept. 26, could not finish the game after tweaking the ankle during his second at-bat in the Dodgers’ 10-2 loss.
Told at the time of the injury that it typically requires a 4- to 6-week recovery timeframe, Freeman attempted to return to the Dodgers’ lineup 10 days later.
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The veteran first baseman collected two hits and even stole a base in Game 1 of the NLDS, which the Dodgers won 7-5. But Freeman aggravated the injury swinging at a pitch from Yu Darvish, prompting him to leave the game, Roberts said.
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Roberts added that Freeman spent Monday’s off-day receiving treatment on his ankle and will try to play in Game 3.
“If he’s able to play and post,” Roberts told reporters in San Diego, “he’ll be in there.”
#Dodgers Dave Roberts on Freddie Freeman in Game 3: “If he’s able to play and post, he’ll be in there.” Said a swing at a breaking ball v Darvish aggravated his ankle injury
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“I know I took a big risk with how I’m feeling, but it was just the opportunity presented itself and I had to go for it,” Freeman told reporters after Game 1 in Los Angeles. “Like I said before the game, if I can’t play the game the right way, I shouldn’t be out there. I was doing good enough. Adrenaline took over. Adrenaline has worn off now. I’m tired. It’s a grind this week trying to get myself ready to play.”
More to come on this story.
