The Los Angeles Dodgers remained in a power drought on Sunday but managed enough offense to snap their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
They were led in part by Freddie Freeman, who tied for the game lead with two hits and one RBI. Hyeseong Kim also had two hits and drove in a run, and Andy Pages had an RBI as well.
“I don’t know if we really turned it around yet,” Freeman told Kirsten Watson on SportsNet LA after the Dodgers’ win. “A lot of us are grinding, don’t feel great with our swings. Just trying to get anything going.”
Freddie Freeman working on swing
Freeman’s 2-for-5 effort in the series finale at Busch stadium marked his second multi-hit effort of the weekend. But it was far from reason for celebration in the eyes of the former National League MVP winner.
“I would say no,” Freeman answered when asked if he was pleased with his current trajectory. “Even that double right there, it’s a fastball middle-away, cut through the zone and luckily it landed on the line. There will be a lot more adjustments going into tomorrow.
“If you’re satisfied with that, you’re in the wrong sport. I’ll get to work tomorrow and hopefully that ball will be lined into the gap instead of popped up down the third-base line.”
When asked what specifically he sees as the current problem, Freeman once more cited trouble with his swing mechanics.
“I’ve had the same cut swing for three years,” he bemoaned. “I know the fans are getting tired of it, and so am I. Baseball is a hard game and sometimes it’s extremely hard. It’s extremely hard right now.”
Despite the critical self-assessment, Freeman was among the players Dodgers manager Dave Roberts highlighted when searching for a silver lining after dropping the series opener to the Cardinals.
Freddie Freeman’s goals for 2026
When speaking with reporters during Spring Training, Freeman not only revealed interest in extending his career with the Dodgers, but also wanting to play in all 162 games, get back to hitting .300 and win a Gold Glove at first base during the 2026 season.
Freeman missed two games while on paternity leave for the birth of his and Chelsea’s fourth child, but he otherwise has remained in the Dodgers lineup. There’s been defensive improvement compared to a year ago, but Freeman enters play Monday batting .271.
He’s yet to hit .300 so far this season, save for a .299 batting average through games on April 22.
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