If there’s one song to capture Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman’s journey this season—it has to be Unstoppable by Sia. Even after a season full of ups and downs, he isn’t just holding up—he is dominating. In Game 1 of the World Series, he finished with a grand slam, and then, right after the game, Freeman headed to his anchor, who made him into the player he is – his father, Fredrick. Freeman hugged his dad in a tight embrace, but as the cameras swarmed towards the Dodger’s star, Freddie’s eyes were looking for his wife, Chelsea.
Chelsea has been Freeman’s support system ever since they met back in 2011, and mostly, this year, when his emotional and physical life took a toll. But even she felt the nerves ahead of the first World Series game; Chelsea shared on her socials, “Who else can’t sleep?” But the Freeman family must have had a good rest later, given Freddie Freeman played like a main character on Friday with the Yankees.
Freddie Freeman’s grand slam moment ends with a kiss
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On Friday, Freeman proved why he is a veteran of the sport. This isn’t his first time postseason or playing the finals—and it showed right at Game 1. With the LA Dodgers trailing 3-2 in the extra innings and the bases loaded, Freeman crushed a grand slam. He delivered in the clutch and ensured his team won it, which sent the entire Dodger Stadium into a frenzy. Meanwhile, as every camera wanted his attention, he pulled his wife, Chelsea, near the dugout, into his embrace and a kiss – the moment was picture-perfect!
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Chelsea has been everything and more to Freddie this season, supporting one another through his injuries and personal battles. Freeman had a finger fracture earlier this season; however, the most difficult and emotionally challenging has, of course, been his son Maximus’ health scare. He was diagnosed with a rare syndrome, Guillain-Barre, but Freddie Freeman took a short break from the games before making a quick comeback. However, fate had its own plans.
Freddie Freeman missed ALCS Game 6 against the New York Mets because of his injured ankle. Max Muncy covered for him on the first base, but in true Freeman fashion, he pushed through the pain and returned. Freeman showed up and gave the Dodgers the lead they needed in the Fall Classic, and through it all, Chelsea has been the rock he could lean on.
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Chelsea Freeman brings on the game-day glam
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Freddie Freeman has his sights on the New York Yankees. Meanwhile, his wife Chelsea has got her lineup in the style department. “World Series fitting!” she had posted on Instagram earlier this week, giving a sneak peek of a clothing rack full of clothes for game-day glam. From denims to leather jackets, and even a stellar Gucci piece—she had many items on display. And on Game 1, she even had her nails on a fleek!
Chelsea Freeman, ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, showed off the custom nail art she was rocking. It had polka dots, complete with the Dodgers logo and her husband’s jersey number. Well, it seems her support brought in just the luck Freddie Freeman needed – the Dodgers star made history that day. Freeman joined Kirk Gibson as the only other Dodger star to hit a walk-off home run in a World Series.
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Moreover, he took it a step further, becoming the first player in MLB history to do it with a grand slam. This is an achievement etched in history; while Freddie’s got his fans cheering, his real MVP squad has been his family with their constant support. Now, Freddie Freeman has more games to prove his mantle, but if he can keep up this pace, Freeman will truly remain unstoppable.
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