Freddie Freeman’s World Series performance is shaping up to be one for the ages. After his walk-off grand slam in Game 1 electrified Dodgers fans, the first baseman continued his record-breaking spree with another solo shot in Game 2. He didn’t stop there; in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, Freeman launched a two-run blast in the first inning, silencing the crowd and giving the Dodgers an early lead that would carry them to a 4-2 victory over the Yankees on Monday.
This third home run in as many games has Freeman tying two World Series records: the record for consecutive games with a home run and the record for the most homers across the first three games of the series. Freeman’s consistency and clutch hitting have propelled the Dodgers to a commanding 3-0 lead over the Yankees, with just one game standing between them and a potential championship.
“Couldn’t ask for a better start in these three games,” Freeman said after Monday’s win. “But we have one more to go.”
Freeman’s Game 3 home run came on a fastball that he rocketed into the right-field stands, his swing as fluid as ever under the intense pressure of October baseball. The Dodgers’ lineup, already one of the most feared in baseball, has gained extra firepower thanks to Freeman’s timely hitting. His impact is felt not only in his stat line but also in the morale of his teammates, who have rallied around his leadership and game-changing moments.
Yankee Stadium, usually deafening with energy, fell silent as Freeman’s bat connected in the top of the first inning, setting the tone for a game that would see the Yankees playing catch-up. The Yankees managed to close the gap slightly, but Freeman’s early blast and the Dodgers’ strong bullpen kept the Bronx Bombers at bay.
With Freeman’s three-game home run streak, he joins an elite club of players who have left their mark in the Fall Classic. He now stands alongside legends who’ve strung together home runs in consecutive World Series games, marking him as a standout in Dodgers history.
As the Dodgers look toward Game 4, Freeman and his teammates are focused on closing out the series. His contributions have been a defining factor in the Dodgers’ journey this postseason, and his heroics in the World Series may soon be celebrated as part of baseball lore. The Dodgers are now just one win away from a championship, with Freeman’s bat leading the way.