Dodgers: Freddie Freeman Closes In On Personal Hitting Goal
With the Dodgers’ win over the Cardinals on Sunday, the team has reached 106 wins for the second straight season to tie for the franchise record and march towards setting a new one. LA has also clinched home field advantage through the NLCS thanks to their All-Star studded and Cy Young/NL MVP hopefuls ringing throughout the roster.
Among the NL MVP hopefuls is Freddie Freeman, who has dominated in all facets of his game and set a new career-high of 191 hits in a season on Sunday. Of course, Freeman isn’t fully satisfied yet as he continues to strive for his personal goal of 200.
Freddie Freeman has 191 hits this season, tying a career high. Has said 200 has been a goal of his for a long time.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) September 25, 2022
To make his 191 hits even more impressive, the 2020 MVP also recorded his 46th double of the season. Freddie is now just three doubles away from tying the franchise record set by Shawn Green in 2001.
Freddie Freeman gets closer to Shawn Green's LA Dodgers record of 49 doubles. Freeman's 46th double also ties his career high of 191 hits. Dodgers lead 1-0.
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) September 25, 2022
The 6-time All-Star is locked in for the postseason and can’t wait to play in front of the fans as far as the team can go but also is excited about the potential to reach his 200 hit goal. It’s clear Freeman still has one more hill to climb before the postseason (quotes via SportsNet LA).
“When you get up there and you’re close to it you might as well try and get to it. I’m just glad I’m able to come back today after a couple of days. We grind through today and got the win.”
More Freeman chants at Dodger Stadium coming soon! ?@FreddieFreeman5 talks to @kirsten_watson after #Dodgers clinch home field advantage through NLCS. pic.twitter.com/mIHdTTAgFM
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 25, 2022
It appears the Dodgers can do no wrong and as long as Freeman continues playing at his elite level the league has been so accustomed to seeing, the sky is the limit for this team.
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Pete Rose had a goal to get 200 hits every season. He did it 10 times, and over 190 5 other times. Half of the time when he hit 200 it was not the most hits in the majors. Baseball has changed.