VIDEO: Freddie Freeman Draws First Blood Against Reds With 3-Run Jack
By Sam Dunn
In many ways, the Atlanta Braves may feel like a new team on the other side of the MLB trade deadline. After all, they addressed their single greatest area of need by bolstering their bullpen with a trio of capable operators spearheaded by Tigers All-Star closer Shane Greene. But some things really never change-- and in the case of Freddie Freeman, nobody inside (or outside) the perimeter is going to complain.
Look good, play good. pic.twitter.com/sX2PvHFere
— MLB (@MLB) August 1, 2019
Free hugs for everyone! It might not be #OppoTacoTuesday, but you won't find fans in the A complaining.
#Reds 0 @ #Braves 3 [B1-0o]:
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) August 1, 2019
Freddie Freeman homers (26): fly ball to LCF (3-run)
Hit: 387.02ft, 99.15mph, 31.41°?, OPPO?
Pitch: 82.9mph Knuckle Curve (RHP Anthony DeSclafani, 20) pic.twitter.com/2WzniQc22a
The star first baseman's 26th jack of the year gave the NL East leaders a three-run cushion before the visiting Reds had managed to record a single out. The stretch run is surely shaping up to be an exciting one in Braves Country as this team races toward what would be its second consecutive division title.