Freddie Freeman is crushing it, and he’s doing it with a sprained ankle that had doctors predicting he’d be out for four to six weeks! But there he was, leading off the third inning in Saturday night’s NLDS opener against the San Diego Padres with a solid single. It’s like he’s saying, “Injury? What injury?” And if you think that is it, the first baseman didn’t stop there. That was just the start of his borderline miracle. And just like that, Freddie took off for second base.

Stealing not just a bag but the entire game’s momentum! You could practically feel the energy surge through the Dodgers’ dugout, which had started to rally after clawing back from that 3-0 first-inning hole, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s clutch three-run homer that tied it up in the second. The manager, fans, and everyone at the stadium alike were awestruck by the first baseman’s performance. And you can bet the blue crew is over the moon.

How does the Blue Crew react to Freddie Freeman’s gameplay?

And let’s start with the words of Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, As per reports who reflected on a saying they had in 2020, the year they won the World Series. It goes like, ‘Hey, I’m prepared to die out there today.’ It’s metaphorical, but that’s kind of the mentality the third baseman is saying this year; the saying getting in taking again this year like nothing holds back the Blue Crew out there, and Freddie proved that. And we agree, and now Freeman’s stolen base put him on second with no outs.

Even though he didn’t score that inning, it sparked a glimmer of hope for the team. It showed that the 35-year-old first baseman could still be a key player in this series, despite his injury. The Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas, who himself is playing with a left adductor strain, feels the same and said, “When you see a guy like Freddie going through what he’s going through and making himself available to play, that speaks a lot.” Rojas even went ahead to call the first baseman’s gameplay inspirational and “borderline a miracle”

While the dugout buzzed with excitement as everyone weighed in, the player of the moment had his thoughts to share.

What does Freddie think about this miracle?

Before stepping onto the field, Freddie Freeman kicked off his routine with a solid pregame workout. Talk about dedication! the first baseman spent over two hours hitting off a high-velocity pitching machine in the batting cage, getting himself ready for the series. After that intense session, the 35-year-old told Dave Roberts he was good to go. Sure, going out with an injury might sound a bit crazy, but Freeman’s decision turned out to be spot-on.

Philip started with a sharp single in the first inning itself. lining a 109-mph shot to right field in his first at-bat. Then followed that up with another single in the third, then grounded into a fielder’s choice during a big three-run fourth inning. After grounding out to first in the sixth and striking out in the eighth, you could see the ups and downs of the game. But what fueled all this? Freeman credited the practice, which showed. Yet the idea of stealing a base? That seemed a bit too much in both dugouts!

To which Freeman joked. “I think the stolen base was just pure luck,” It’s true that the rivals probably underestimated him, knowing he had a sprained ankle, and figured he wouldn’t make a move. But he did, and it helped clinch the victory for the Dodgers! That said, it doesn’t mean the 35-year-old isn’t battling through his injury. He’s been going through physical therapy sessions, extensive pregame treatments, and painkillers. So, what do you think? Was it a chance for Freddie to prove his skills or just a stroke of luck? Let us know in the comments!