Freddie Freeman achieved a remarkable milestone during a recent game Wednesday night, contributing a two-run single for the Los Angeles Dodgers that brought his total to 12 RBIs in the World Series. This impressive feat ties him with a record that has stood for 64 years, held by Bobby Richardson of the New York Yankees, who accomplished the same number of RBIs in the 1960 series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Freeman reached this milestone in just five games versus the Yankees and set multiple World Series records in the process. The seasoned player, aged 35, made history by hitting home runs in each of the first four games, becoming the first to do so. His streak was highlighted by launching the first-ever game-ending grand slam in World Series history during an unforgettable opener in Los Angeles.
In Game 5 at Yankee Stadium, Freeman continued to shine with a two-run drive in the first inning, making him the sole player to record home runs in six consecutive World Series games, a streak dating back to the 2021 championship he secured with the Atlanta Braves. His pivotal two-run single came off New York ace Gerrit Cole during the fifth inning, contributing to a substantial five-run rally that brought the Dodgers to a tie at 5.
Despite his success, Freeman faced challenges during the game, being denied an extra-base hit in the fourth inning when Aaron Judge made an extraordinary catch, colliding with the outfield fence. This season, Freeman posted a batting average of .282, along with 22 home runs and 89 RBIs. Acknowledged as an eight-time All-Star and awarded the NL MVP in 2020 with Atlanta, his career statistics reflect a .300 batting average, 343 home runs, 1,232 RBIs, and an OPS of .899 over 15 seasons in Major League Baseball. Freeman has consistently performed at a high level, achieving a batting average of .300 or higher on eight occasions.
Earlier in the season, Freeman suffered a right ankle sprain on September 26 while attempting to evade a tag at first base. This injury led to his absence in the Dodgers’ final three regular-season games. His performance in the NL Division Series against San Diego was limited, resulting in no RBIs, and he managed just one RBI in the National League Championship Series against the Mets.
Due to his ankle ailment, Freeman missed three games during the NL playoffs, including the final matchup against the Mets. However, the six-day break leading into the World Series provided him with the necessary recovery time to return to his prime performance level.