Freddie Freeman knew it would be an emotional night returning to Atlanta.
After 15 years in the Braves’ organization, including 12 years with Atlanta, the 32-year-old has enjoyed a productive first half with the Dodgers. He was hitting .303 with eight homers and 45 RBI entering Friday and is third in the NL All-Star voting among first basemen.
Freeman constantly fought his emotions and didn’t make eye contact with Braves reporters through the opening minutes of his news conference.Even starting the news conference was difficult. When first entering the interview room, Freeman said"give me a second," and then turned and left the room for several minutes.
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