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Freddie Freeman responds to ‘noise’ in postseason return to Atlanta

Freddie Freeman faced a chilly reception upon his return to Atlanta for the Dodgers’ NLDS clash with the Braves, enduring repeated boos during pregame introductions and at-bats in Game 3. The 37-year-old first baseman, who left the Braves for Los Angeles in 2022 after a $162 million deal, shrugged off the noise, calling it expected and dismissing it as mere background noise.

Despite the hostile crowd, Freeman delivered in his first at-bat of the game, hitting a solo home run to quiet the boos and help the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory—one win away from advancing to the next round. The reunion marked a stark contrast to his emotional 2022 return, when he was serenaded during a championship ring ceremony at Truist Park.

Freeman, who spent 15 years with the Braves, acknowledged the mixed feelings but focused on the present, downplaying the narrative of his departure five years prior. Only four of his former 2021 World Series teammates remain with Atlanta, further distancing the series from its emotional roots.

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