Freddie Freeman's Unexpected Fall: A Look into the First Baseman's Injury and the Impact on the Dodgers

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Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fell directly into the Kansas City Royals dugout in the top of the eighth inning trying to catch a foul popup, and left the game after the defensive inning.

Royals left fielder Isaac Collins lofted a pop up into foul territory on the first base side, and Freeman tracked it the whole way. He reached to try to catch the ball, but was right at the opening in the dugout with no railing, and tumbled directly down the steps. He did not catch the ball.

Amazingly, Freeman remained in the game, but only to finish the inning on defense.

In the bottom of the eighth, Freeman was set to lead off, but was pinch-hit for by Tommy Edman, as Freeman retreated to the clubhouse for treatment. Kiké Hernández took over at first base in the ninth inning.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was originally planning to give Freeman a day off on Friday, but will check with him to see how he feels on Thursday.

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