Freddie Freeman said on October 8, 2026, that the Dodgers advanced by relying on strong pitching, timely offense and contributions from the entire roster.
Freeman credited the Dodgers pitching staff for its performance throughout the series, saying, “what a job they did in all four games.” He also said the offense “we grinded it out” and produced timely hits in the final games.
Freeman identified the fourth inning as the point when the Dodgers felt the series momentum change, saying, “you could feel the energy in the dugout just turning.” He added, “It doesn't matter who we play,” explaining that winning the playoff series mattered regardless of the opponent or surrounding storylines.
Freeman returned to Atlanta to face the team he previously played for in a playoff series. He described the Dodgers roster as having contributed collectively, saying, “in the NLDS it took everybody again.”
Freeman also stated that the Dodgers needed every roster player during the previous year's World Series run, saying, “It took every single guy on our roster 2025 to win a World Series.” Chris Sale and Miguel were mentioned during the press conference.
A lighthearted exchange involved a Kik T-shirt, with Freeman being told, “don't you're not allowed to wash it.” The Dodgers' series advance was framed by Freeman's emphasis on pitching, timely offense and contributions from the entire roster.