Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman took a nasty spill down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while attempting to snag a foul popup in the eighth inning on Wednesday night. The 2024 World Series MVP avoided serious injury, despite taking a tumble that left him sore all over. Freeman is unsure if he will play in the Dodgers' crucial four-game series against MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, but is grateful his fall wasn't worse.

The right side of his body took the brunt of the impact, but he didn't break any bones. Freeman attributed his good fortune to his height, which prevented him from hitting the ground more severely. This isn't Freeman's first fielding blunder; he previously fell into the seats during a game in Arizona back in the 1990s. The Los Angeles manager praised the team's response, calling the incident "very scary" but also noting that Freeman is in good spirits.