Freddie Freeman exits game with hand injury but expected to return Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Freddie Freeman exited the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch during a game against the Cubs. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reported that an X-ray on Freeman's hand returned negative results and anticipated his return for the opener against the Diamondbacks on Friday. The Dodgers attempted a comeback in the eighth inning, scoring with home runs from Max Muncy and Shohei Ohtani, but ultimately lost 6-7. The absence of Freeman may have impacted the game’s momentum as he was on a 15-game hitting streak.
- •Freeman left the game after being hit by a pitch.
- •Roberts expects Freeman to return for Friday's game.
- •The Dodgers lost to the Cubs 6-7 after a late rally fell short.
- •Freeman had a 15-game hitting streak before the injury.
- •Max Muncy and Shohei Ohtani hit key home runs in the eighth inning.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Reveals Freddie Freeman’s Status After Hand Injury Scare
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained what led to first baseman Freddie Freeman exiting in the fifth inning after getting hit by a pitch.
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