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Braves News: Ian Anderson talks Freddie Freeman’s return after Braves drop game one

It was a memorable night at Truist Park on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1. An emotional Freddie Freeman returned to Atlanta in Dodger Blue and received his well-deserved World Series ring. Freeman was welcomed with a standing ovation and much applause moments before his first at-bat, where he faced RHP Ian Anderson.

“You knew it was gonna be a big moment,” Anderson said on Freeman’s return. “That’s part of the reason we love playing here. We knew the fans were gonna give him a great reception, and he deserved every second of it.