Dodgers’ Alex Freeland, Ryan Ward key rubber-match win over Phillies
The Dodgers secured a decisive 9-1 victory over the Phillies in a rubber match, showcasing strong performances from recent call-ups Alex Freeland and Ryan Ward. Both players contributed significantly, with Freeland hitting a home run and Ward achieving his first career home run in his debut at Dodger Stadium. This win marked the Dodgers' fifth consecutive series victory, further solidifying their strong performance in recent games.
- ▪Alex Freeland went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs.
- ▪Ryan Ward hit his first career home run in his first game at Dodger Stadium.
- ▪The Dodgers have won 14 out of their last 17 games.
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MLB Dodgers’ Alex Freeland, Ryan Ward key rubber-match win over Phillies By Jack Harris Published May 31, 2026, 8:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Dodgers had a couple debatable roster decisions to make this week. Based on Sunday’s results, they might have been right on both. In a 9-1 rubber-match win over the Phillies, the Dodgers were led offensively by two recent Triple-A call-ups, getting home runs from Alex Freeland and Ryan Ward to take two of three games in this National League Division Series rematch. Alex Freeland went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs from the No. 9 spot, opening the scoring with a double off the wall in center in the second before extending the lead with a solo home run in the fourth.
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