Freeman Hits 2 Homers in Dodgers' 5-4 Win Over Padres as LA Reclaims First Place

9 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 20

Freddie Freeman snapped an 0-for-16 skid with his first multi-homer game of the season, powering the Dodgers past San Diego 5-4 on Tuesday night.
His two-run shot gave Los Angeles an early lead, and his game-tying homer in the sixth swung momentum back after concerns grew over a hitless stretch and an illness Dave Roberts said he had been playing through.
The win pushed the Dodgers back atop the NL West while underscoring how heavily the injury-hit lineup still leans on the 36-year-old first baseman.
Freeman said batting-cage adjustments and eliminating a "cut swing" helped trigger the turnaround, though Roberts still faces workload questions as Los Angeles balances the division race with October plans.

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