Freddie Freeman said on October 5, 2026, that the Los Angeles Dodgers need to score runs without relying on home runs. “Got to find a way to score some runs without hitting home runs,” Freeman said.
Freeman outlined a plan to create offense by reaching base, stringing together hits and delivering in key opportunities. “Get guys on base, get that big hit,” he stated.
He noted that facing the opposing bullpen was difficult because hitters see different pitchers, angles and velocities. “It's tough because you're facing a different... every single time,” Freeman said, adding that bullpen games are hard both to win and to hit. He also said the series features two very good teams and that pitching has been strong in both games.
Freeman advised hitters to follow their individual approach and control the strike zone rather than swing at every pitch. “Just try and control the strike zone,” he explained. He cited a pitcher throwing 101 mph with sliders and changeups as especially difficult to hit: “101 with sliders and change ups. Not easy to hit.” Freeman said Quint retired 11 consecutive hitters before Max hit a home run.
Freeman expressed confidence in his swing after a productive work week and good opening games, saying, “I have had a good work week and obviously the first couple games have been good.” He then indicated that he wanted to end questions about his swing: “I think we can be done with those questions.”