Freeman’s first homer as a Dodger comes in his first at-bat against his former team, and the Dodgers score five times in the fourth inning on their way to their seventh consecutive win.
Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner rounds first after hitting a three-run double during the fourth inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman connects for a solo home run during the first inning of Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Freeman’s home run was the beginning of another big night for the Dodger offense as they won their seventh consecutive game, 7-4. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, left, circles the bases after hitting a solo home run as Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson watches during the first inning on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, left, smiles at Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson after being forced out at second on a fielder’s choice hit by Trea Turner during the third inning on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers’ Trea Turner hits a three-run double against during the fourth inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman is congratulated after scoring on a three-run double by teammate Trea Turner during the fourth inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
The Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies trots past Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman as he circles the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looks at the scoreboard from the dugout after getting replaced while the Atlanta Braves rally in the sixth inning on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hugs Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker after receiving the 2021 Silver Slugger award prior to their game on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Freeman earned the award while playing for the Braves last season.
From left, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman greets Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, and Braves coaches Eddie Perez and Eric Young Sr. prior to Monday’s game at Dodger Stadium. Freeman spent a lot of time socializing before his first game against his former team. With the chants, Dodgers fans have shown him he’s “welcomed with open arms,” Freeman said. It’s an apt metaphor for someone known for having some of the highest hug frequency in the majors – they even recognized it with a “Freddie Hugs” bobblehead in Atlanta a few years ago.