Dodgers sweep Royals as Freeman's fall raises injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals, completing a three-game sweep on August 12, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Freddie Freeman experienced a scary moment during the eighth inning, falling into the Royals' dugout while chasing a foul ball. He is currently day to day with soreness but did not sustain a major injury. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead home run, boosting his tally to 27 for the season. The game saw Eric Lauer pitch effectively for 6⅓ innings, contributing to the team's resurgence following a rough stretch.
- •Freddie Freeman falls into the dugout but avoids serious injury.
- •Shohei Ohtani hits his 27th home run of the season.
- •Eric Lauer records a solid start, bringing Dodgers to 10-1 when he pitches.
- •Mookie Betts contributes with a home run to start the scoring.
- •Landon Knack earns his first save, closing out the game.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman's scary fall overshadows Dodgers' sweep as Ohtani delivers
"LOS ANGELES — Another night at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium, another reminder of just how quickly the mood can change around these Dodgers.
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