First baseman Freddie Freeman and shortstop Miguel Rojas are out for the Dodgers on Wednesday as Los Angeles aims to stave off elimination against the host San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.
Both 35-year-olds exited early during the Dodgers’ 6-5 Game 3 loss on Tuesday in San Diego.
Rojas left in the third inning after aggravating a torn left adductor while running the bases. He originally was hurt weeks ago. Freeman exited for a pinch-runner in the eighth as he continues to battle a sprained right ankle he sustained Sept. 26.
Freeman also left Sunday’s 10-2 loss in Game 2 after five innings. He was initially in Wednesday’s lineup before being scratched.
Max Muncy moves over from third base to fill in for Freeman at first, while Tommy Edman replaced Rojas at shortstop.
Rojas is 2-for-8 (.250) in three starts for Los Angeles in these playoffs. Freeman is 3-for-11 (.273) with a stolen base.
The top-seeded Dodgers have lost two straight since winning 7-5 at home in Game 1 on Saturday. Los Angeles would host a decisive Game 5 on Friday if necessary, with the winner advancing to face the New York Mets in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series.
–Field Level Media