Also by his side were Braves manager Brian Snitker and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, both of whom were instrumental in Freeman's development as one of the best hitters in the sport. "I know there's storylines," Freeman said, "and everyone wants to run and say this and that, but the only storyline today was I was just happy to see my friends again."Ībout a half-hour earlier, Freeman was on the field alongside his wife and three children to receive the Silver Slugger Award he won last season. Only happiness in reuniting with an organization he openly still adores. Later, after the Dodgers had completed a 7-4 victory, Freeman did his best to shoot down the home run's significance. This time, Freeman lived up to their expectations, lining the second pitch he saw into thegap in left-center field and over the fence for his first home run as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a storybook moment for a man who, until recently, never thought he'd play for any team other than the Braves. Those chants came again in the bottom of the first inning on Monday afternoon, when Freeman strolled to the batter's box to face his former team to begin what promised to be an emotional series.
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