The Dodgers kicked off a new road trip Friday with a 5-0 loss to the Houston Astros. It didn’t help the Dodgers to be without their All-Star first baseman, who left the team due to family emergency.
More on that, and all the headlines you might have missed Friday:
Freddie Freeman Leaves Houston As Son Battles Illness
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from Friday’s lineup to support his young son, who is currently battling a significant health condition in California. Manager Dave Roberts said he doesn’t expect Freeman back before the series ends Sunday.