LOS ANGELES — Every day of the past month has been a grind for Freddie Freeman. He has gone through daily treatment and hours of rehab before games, with only the hope that he can suit up after spraining his right ankle during the last week of the season. Many days this postseason, even the act of walking was difficult for the former MVP.
But in search of his second World Series and first with the Dodgers, there was nothing that was going to keep him out of the lineup . And then, with the Dodgers in danger of going down 1-0 to the Yankees in the World Series, on a night when opportunities slipped through their hands, the 10th inning offered a more shot at redemption. “I think you see the end result,” Freeman said after his team’s .
“I'm looking at myself on the TV. This trophy is what makes you go through the grind every day. .
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That's what's worth it for me.” With the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th, the stage was set for Freeman, who came into this World Series struggling to find his swing, a challenge as he dealt with constant swelling in the ankle. After a flyout by Shohei Ohtani and an intentional walk to Mookie Betts, Freeman was set to face the Yankees’ crafty left-hander Nestor Cortes with his team down one run.
The Dodgers’ first baseman hasn’t had many moments this October when he could come through for his team. But . One swing.
One pitch. One moment. As soon as they heard the crack of the bat, everyone in a packed Dodger Stadium knew what.
