Freddie Freeman leaves game after fall into Royals dugout
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Freddie Freeman, first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, left the game against the Kansas City Royals after a fall in the top of the eighth inning on August 13, 2026. Freeman attempted to catch a foul popup from Royals player Isaac Collins but fell into the dugout without any railing at the entrance. He remained on the field to finish the defensive inning but was replaced by Tommy Edman for the next at-bat as he headed to the clubhouse for evaluation. His condition post-fall is currently unclear, and the Dodgers were leading 4-2 at the time of the incident.
- •Freeman fell while trying to catch a foul popup in the dugout area.
- •He remained down for approximately a minute before getting assistance.
- •Tommy Edman replaced Freeman for his at-bat in the bottom of the eighth.
- •The Dodgers were ahead 4-2 when the incident occurred.
- 7:39 AMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman exits Dodgers-Royals game after scary fall into dugout
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman leaves game after falling into Royals dugout
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman Leaves Game After Terrifying Tumble Against Royals
"Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fell directly into the Kansas City Royals dugout in the top of the eighth inning trying to catch a foul popup, and left the game after the defensive inning. Royals left fielder Isaac Collins lofted a pop up into foul territory on the first base side, and Freeman tracked it […]
"Dodgers star Freddie Freeman exited Wednesday night's game after falling into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul ball.
"Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman took a scary fall against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:39 AMFreddie Freeman exits Dodgers-Royals game after scary fall into dugout
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman exited Wednesday night's game after falling into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul ball.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:40 AMFreddie Freeman leaves game after falling into Royals dugout
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fell directly into the Kansas City Royals dugout in the top of the eighth inning trying to catch a foul popup, and left the game after the defensive inning. Royals left fielder Isaac Collins lofted a pop up into foul territory on the first base side, and Freeman tracked it […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:40 AMFreddie Freeman Leaves Game After Terrifying Tumble Against Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman took a scary fall against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
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