Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, Freddie Freeman returned for the first time to Atlanta Friday to play the Braves in a three-game series, and was overwhelmed with emotions—beginning with the pre-game news conference, to the ring ceremony, and during the 4–1 victory over his former team.
The 2020 NL MVP, Freeman played twelve years for the Braves and eventually led the Braves to their first World Series title last year, since 1995.
“Man, I love the Braves organization with all my heart. That will never change,” said Freeman.
Freeman had to pause and take a break at the pre-game press conference to compose himself while in front of Braves reporters, as he was overcome with tears and emotions….