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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 28: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Los Angeles Angels.
They are coming off a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants (on Thursday).
Freddie Freeman finished with one strikeout in four at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Decision
GettyFreddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to his solo home run, his 100th as a Dodger, to take a 3-1 lead over the Atlanta Braves, during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
For Friday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Dodgers 5/15 S. Ohtani DH M. Betts SS W. Smith C K. Tucker RF A. Pages CF M. Muncy 3B T. Hernández LF D. Rushing 1B H. Kim 2B W. Klein SP”
Dodgers 5/15
S. Ohtani DH M. Betts SS W. Smith C K. Tucker RF A. Pages CF M. Muncy 3B T. Hernández LF D. Rushing 1B H. Kim 2B
W. Klein SP
Freeman is not in the lineup on Friday.
The future Hall of Famer is batting .270 with 44 hits, four home runs, 20 RBI’s, 15 runs and one stolen base in 42 games this season.
He is in his fifth year with the Dodgers.
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic wrote: “Freddie Freeman appears to be getting a day off today. Dalton Rushing is starting at first base for the Dodgers.”
Freddie Freeman appears to be getting a day off today. Dalton Rushing is starting at first base for the Dodgers.
Dodgers Right Now
GettyKyle Tucker #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs Freddie Freeman #5 after hitting a two run walk-off single against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Dodgers come into the series as the first-place team in the National League West with a 26-18 record in 44 games.
They are 11-8 in the 19 games they have played on the road.
After three games with the Angels, the Dodgers will visit the San Diego Padres (who are the second-place team in the division) on Monday.
Angels Right Now
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels takes the field prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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