The Los Angeles Dodgers erupted behind the big-time hitting of Freddie Freeman to capture an exciting World Series MVP award in the process. Freeman went deep in each of the first four games, one more home run than anybody else has ever hit in one World Series series, and capped the night by delivering a two-out, walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to send it into a 7-6 win in Game 5. His World Series proved exceptional hitting with four home runs and twelve runs batted in, all compiled on a.300 average for the Dodgers.
Freeman’s streak almost came close to seven in a row, as the next night Aaron Judge had the play of the year just a step from the wall, nearly keeping the streak going to seven. Speaking on the subject, Freeman said his focus was “in the zone,” meaning he was completely cognizant of himself and game situations.
Freeman’s Game 1 homer off Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen echoed a moment of Dodgers lore, recalling Kirk Gibson’s famous game-winner from the 1988 World Series. In Game 5, Freeman continued upping his legacy by putting up an RBI in his seventh consecutive World Series game. This made him level with the third-longest streak in MLB history, and this further consolidated him into the best player of baseball. This also made him prove he was resilient since he performed while under an ankle injury, which started at the onset of the postseason.
Freeman was phenomenal among the stars in the Dodgers’ lineup. Manager Dave Roberts is an admirer and declared Freeman his “favorite player” because of his impact on the team culture. Freeman joins a select few with this World Series MVP, winning both regular season and World Series MVPs in the process, positioning himself toward what one day will become a Hall of Fame career.
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