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Swanson: The Braves let Freddie Freeman go. Now he’s making them pay in the NLDS

Braves fans booed Freddie Freeman at Truist Park during Game 3 Tuesday. Boo your front office too, Braves fans, for not wanting to play ball with Freeman.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Swanson: The Braves let Freddie Freeman go. Now he’s making them pay in the NLDS
Key Things to Know
  • Mirjam Swanson examines how Freddie Freeman punished the Atlanta Braves after they let him leave in free agency.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the Atlanta Braves from the NLDS with a 4-1 win in Game 4.
  • Freddie Freeman hit two home runs in the decisive Game 4 victory to secure the Dodgers' NLCS berth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mirjam Swanson highlights how former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman helped eliminate his former team as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Braves 4-1 in Game 4 of the NLDS. Freeman hit two home runs in the deciding victory to send the Dodgers to the National League Championship Series.

With the series victory, Los Angeles advanced to the NLCS for the third consecutive season, setting up a rematch against the Milwaukee Brewers. Meanwhile, Atlanta's postseason exit concluded with heavy criticism for star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who struggled throughout the series.

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