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Freddie Freeman's Long Ball Lifts Dodgers Past Braves
TL;DR
Freddie Freeman's home run helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in their series opener. The game showcased a playoff atmosphere as both teams competed fiercely.
Key points
- Freddie Freeman hit a home run
- Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-1
- Game was part of a three-game series
- Dodgers faced Atlanta Braves
- Playoff atmosphere during the game
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The Los Angeles Dodgers had an early season test in May as they welcomed in the red-hot Atlanta Braves for a three-game weekend series.
Even with a playoff atmosphere looming all game, the Dodgers were able to pull away with the series-opening win by a 3-1 final.
Freeman's centennial blast leads offensive charge
There wasn't a barrel full of offense in the series opener for the Dodgers, but their three runs were just enough to pull away.
The Dodgers' lineup had a tough task ahead of them as southpaw Chris Sale was on the mound for Atlanta. To negate that, manager Dave Roberts curated a right-handed-heavy lineup.
But it was the lefties that scored all the RBIs.
Kyle Tucker checked off the first run on the board for the Dodgers as he scooped a down-and-away slider for an RBI double.
Shohei Ohtani delivered the second run for Los Angeles on an RBI single in the fifth inning, and Freddie Freeman crushed a solo home run in the sixth.
That was a special longball for Freeman in the mountain pile of dingers that he's hit as that marked his 100th career home run hit as a member of the Dodgers.
It also was Freeman's first home run in over a month for his team.
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Q&A
What was the final score of the Dodgers vs Braves game?
The final score was 3-1 in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Who hit the home run that led the Dodgers to victory against the Braves?
Freddie Freeman hit the home run that contributed to the Dodgers' victory.
When did the Dodgers play against the Braves in this series?
The Dodgers played against the Braves in a three-game weekend series in May.
