Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman addressed Shohei Ohtani's early exit from a game during a press conference on June 11, 2026.
Freeman said he had no information about Ohtani's condition, stating, "I have no idea, so I just saw Shohei go up there, so hopefully he's all right." He added that Ohtani is "the best player in the world," expressing hope that his teammate would be okay.
On the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, Freeman described it as a "decent series" overall, noting that the offense performed well even though certain players did not. He credited the offense for supporting the pitching staff, explaining, "We scored a lot of runs, gave them some breathing room this series." Freeman also noted that the pitching staff went approximately four innings in a row without allowing a run during the series.
When asked directly whether anything had happened at PNC Park, Freeman replied bluntly, "It hasn't been good for us," drawing laughter from those present. He acknowledged the hot and muggy conditions at the ballpark, adding it was good to leave Pittsburgh.
Freeman framed the team's performance through a collective lens, stating, "That's what team baseball is. Teams pick each other up," pointing to the offense and pitching staff covering for one another throughout the series. Looking ahead, he expressed hope that the next series would feature more run support and fewer runs allowed by the pitching staff.