Freddie Freeman hits first home run for Dodgers in two months
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman ended a near two-month home run drought on Wednesday during a home game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman connected for a three-run blast in the bottom of the first inning, providing the Dodgers with an early 3-0 lead. This home run was his first since July 4, when he recorded a solo shot against the San Diego Padres. Freeman entered the matchup with 15 home runs on the season and is maintaining a.303 batting average with 63 RBIs. The game remains in progress as the Dodgers look to maintain their position in the National League West. Following the conclusion of this series on Thursday, the team is scheduled to host the Washington Nationals for a three-game series.
- •Freddie Freeman hit a three-run home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •The home run was Freeman's first since July 4.
- •The Dodgers led the Cardinals 3-0 in the first inning at Dodger Stadium.
- •Los Angeles currently holds an 82-56 record.
- •The Dodgers conclude their series against the Cardinals on Thursday.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Snapped Career-Long Drought in Cardinals Game
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers news: Freddie Freeman breaks nearly 2 month home run drought vs. Cardinals
"For two months, Freddie Freeman was practically mute at the plate , at least when it came to home runs. All that changed on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the St. Louis Cardinals at home. In the bottom of the 1st inning, Freeman blasted one out to left-center field with two runners on. This gave the Dodgers a 3-0 lead and marked […] The post Dodgers news: Freddie Freeman breaks nearly 2 month home run drought vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to even the score in their series with the St. Louis Cardinals after a terrible loss (at home) on Tuesday night. Well, thanks to Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers are off to a hot start on Wednesday night. Freeman clubbed a three-run home run in the bottom of the first […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Snapped Career-Long Drought in Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:35 AMDodgers’ Freddie Freeman Snapped Career-Long Drought in Cardinals Game
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to even the score in their series with the St. Louis Cardinals after a terrible loss (at home) on Tuesday night. Well, thanks to Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers are off to a hot start on Wednesday night. Freeman clubbed a three-run home run in the bottom of the first […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Snapped Career-Long Drought in Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:05 AMDodgers news: Freddie Freeman breaks nearly 2 month home run drought vs. Cardinals
For two months, Freddie Freeman was practically mute at the plate , at least when it came to home runs. All that changed on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the St. Louis Cardinals at home. In the bottom of the 1st inning, Freeman blasted one out to left-center field with two runners on. This gave the Dodgers a 3-0 lead and marked […] The post Dodgers news: Freddie Freeman breaks nearly 2 month home run drought vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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