3 Takeaways from Atlanta Braves BIG comeback win against the Nationals
By John Le
2. Freddie Freeman Remains Underrated
The offense was again led by their unofficial captain Freddie Freeman who turned in a five-RBI game with two hits and two walks. Swanson challenged Freeman’s night with four RBIs of his own but it was Freddie’s bases-clearing double that plated the three runs to tie the game.
It also completely changed the momentum of the game. The Nationals broke the tie the next inning but the Braves were already on a whole different level by then – overwhelming the Nationals the rest of the way.
However, back to Freeman: he’s having ANOTHER MVP-caliber season, yet barely anyone besides Braves Country is talking about it.
Last night during the post-game analysis, Nick Swisher literally said the Braves need to appreciate having Freeman on the team yet its been only his teammates and Braves fans that’s been giving him praise.
There’s been more talk in the baseball world of Bryce Harper and WHY he’s struggling.
With last night’s performance, Freeman is now batting .318 with 21 home runs and 61 RBIs. He’s also tied the franchise record of most consecutive games with at least a RBI at 10 which was set by Sid Gordon in 1951 (from those Boston days).
During the post-game interviews, Swanson said about Freeman, “He’s so good.”
#Braves' Swanson on Freeman: “He’s so good. You can just write that, quote that: ‘He’s so good.’ There’s nothing else really there is to say about it. Hits the ball to all parts of the field, lefty, righty, it doesn’t matter who’s pitching. It’s…it’s amazing.”
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) June 23, 2019
Now in the Starters Election Round, Freeman possibly could be a starter again for this year’s All-Star game. For years, Freeman has not only been underrated as top first baseman but an underrated player in general defensively and offensively.