The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves eliminated each another en route to winning the past two World Series, and became further intertwined earlier this year when Kenley Jansen and Freddie Freeman changed sides.
Up to that point both players had spent the entirety of their respective careers with one team. It’s made matchups between the Dodgers and Braves emotional affairs, particularly for Freeman as he fought through tears throughout the weekend at Truist Park.
Jansen appeared in the final two games of the series, converting one of two save opportunities. Prior to his blown save on Sunday, Jansen said he would more than welcome the Braves and Dodgers meeting in the postseason, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic
“I would love it,” Jansen said of another October rematch.