<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Uo1CQ_0wBYxSvR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Uo1CQ_0wBYxSvR00" width="1280" height="720" >Freddie Freeman will miss Game 4 of the NLCS as the Dodgers play it safe with their star first baseman, leading the series 2-1 against the Mets. He exited Game 3 in the eighth inning and has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury suffered at the end of the regular season. Max Muncy will replace Freeman at first base while Kiké Hernandez moves to third, and Andy Pages plays center field. Freeman's performance in the series has been subdued, hitting .231 with one RBI thus far.<ul><li>Freeman has a batting average of .231 (3-for-13) with 1 RBI in the NLCS.</li><li>He missed Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS recovering from a sprained ankle.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven NLCS 2-1 heading into Game 4.</li><li>Game 4 will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.</li></ul>The Dodgers will assess Freeman's condition after Game 4, weighing his potential return for upcoming games based on the series outcomes and his recovery. Coaches may prioritize his health over immediate competition demands.Bottom LineFreeman's absence is a strategic move to ensure long-term health in the playoffs, underscoring the importance of managing player injuries during critical junctures of the postseason.</div></body>

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Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Disqualified for NLCS Game 4 vs. Mets

Freddie Freeman will miss Game 4 of the NLCS as the Dodgers play it safe with their star first baseman, leading the series 2-1 against the Mets. He exited Game 3 in the eighth inning and has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury suffered at the end of the regular season. Max Muncy will replace Freeman at first base while Kiké Hernandez moves to third, and Andy Pages plays center field. Freeman's performance in the series has been subdued, hitting .231 with one RBI thus far.