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Freddie Freeman Lauds Justin Verlander In Interview After Dodgers' Game 3 Win

Freddie Freeman paid tribute to Justin Verlander’s legendary career during a postgame interview after the Dodgers’ Game 3 victory over the Braves in the NLDS. The Dodgers’ win was anchored by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant performance, who struck out 10 batters over seven innings of one-run ball, while Chris Sale—starting for Atlanta—faced Freeman, who delivered a clutch solo homer in the third inning.

Freeman’s praise for Verlander, who retired after a historic final start in September, highlighted the left-hander’s Hall of Fame trajectory and the emotional moment when Verlander’s daughter beat his manager to the mound for a celebratory embrace. Reflecting on his own at-bat against Sale, Freeman acknowledged the challenge of facing elite pitching, calling it a ‘hard at-bat’ and emphasizing the need for precision to succeed against such competition.

Verlander, appearing on MLB on FOX’s postseason coverage, also shared insights into his retirement decision, citing leg issues that ultimately ended his 22-year career after a standout final outing against the Orioles.

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