Playing in his first game since July 25, Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman got an incredible ovation from the Dodger faithful.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Gets Incredible Standing Ovation in Return to Team
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) during batting practice prior to the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium
Dodger players wore #MaxStrong shirts during pregame to honor Max, the 3-year old son of Freeman, who was diagnosed with Guillian-Barre syndrome on Aug 5.
Playing in his first game since July 25, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman got an incredible standing ovation when he stepped to the plate on Monday night
Playing against the Philadelphia Phillies, Freeman got an ovation that went just about one minute long.
He's been out of the lineup for the last several games dealing with the health of his son, Max, who has been in the hospital with a rare condition
He is now improving but Freeman says the last several days were very scary and emotional.
The best news of all is that Max is doing well enough for Freeman to return to the lineup.