Freeman praises Verlander after Dodgers’ Game 3 win
The Los Angeles first baseman congratulated Verlander on his career before discussing the challenge of facing Atlanta pitcher Chris Sale.
Freddie Freeman praised Justin Verlander during a postgame interview after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Verlander joined the Fox Sports broadcast team and surprised Freeman by asking him a question.
Freeman congratulated Verlander on what he described as the pitcher’s final start and Hall of Fame career. The source report identifies Verlander as retired; the interview itself centred on Freeman’s tribute.
The Dodgers won 3–1, taking a 2–1 lead in the best-of-five series. Kiké Hernández and Freeman homered, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 over seven innings and allowed one run.
Verlander also asked Freeman about facing Braves left-hander Chris Sale. Freeman described the matchup as difficult, saying a batter must stay committed to the pitch and hope Sale makes a mistake.
Freeman said he was able to get a good swing on the ball. The supplied report ends during Verlander’s comments about his decision to retire.
