The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a tough-to-swallow 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday, but it still turned out to be a special game for their star first baseman Freddie Freeman. Facing two outs in the eighth inning, Freeman launched a pitch from Astros’ right-hander Rafael Montero to right center field for what was his 2,000th career hit.
Freeman now became just the sixth active player in MLB with 2,000 career hits. Also, only 33 players in MLB history have managed to reach this mark.
After getting the 2,000th hit, Freeman was on the receiving end of standing ovations by fans at the Dodger Stadium.
“The fans have embraced my family and I since the day they got here,” Freeman said after the game. “They made another special memory for the Freeman family. Dodger fans never disappoint. Another special day, one I’ll never forget. Took long enough, but I’m glad it happened at home.”
Freddie Freeman is currently midway through his second season with the Dodgers after signing a six-year, $162 million contract with the franchise last year. In 77 games in 2023, Freeman is batting .317 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs.
Despite the recent loss to the Astros, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a good run lately, winning four out of five games. They are currently third in NL West with a 43-34 record and 3.0 games behind the leading Arizona Diamondbacks.
