Something felt different about this year’s world series – an unshakable feeling of fate surrounding Freddie Freeman.
When he entered the field, the fans noticed a deeper fire in their eyes, a quiet determination that exceeded the baseball. They knew a little bit behind the scenes with the battle much greater than any game – the struggle for the life of his son.
Three months after Freeman was placed on a family emergency list due to a sudden illness of his three-year-old son, the World Series MVP was named.
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Fans applaud World Series MVP Freddie Freeman for emotional honor to his son after Dodgers’ victory.
Three months after Freddie Freeman was placed on a family emergency list because of his three-year-old son, the star Los Angeles Dodgers was named World Series MVP.
After the victory of the Dodgers championship against the New York Yankees, Freeman was asked for his son Maximus, who fought with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). His sincere reaction resonated with his parents everywhere, as ESPN states.
“I would like to go with bases loaded at the bottom of the ninth shift in the 7 World Series 300 million times in a row than to see it again,” Freeman said, remembering the painful experience of watching his son hospitalized for a rare autoimmune failure.
He provided an update on Max’s recovery and added: “But he is on his way. It will be a long way. ”
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Fans praise the strength and determination of Freeman
The social media exploded with praise for Freeman, not only for his performance in the field but also for his father’s power.
“As a fan of Yankees, Freddie Freeman has just gained a new supporter,” one fan said. “The way you love your family and play through everything – abcredible.” Prayers for Max. ”
Another fan wrote: “No one deserved MVP more than Freeman. He went through so much and overcame it all this postseason. ”
“He is not just a wonderful player of baseball and world champion, but also an incredible father,” another person added.
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Unwavering father’s support
27. His wife, Chelsea Freeman, informed the public about the state of Max and eventually revealed the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome in an Instagram post.
GBS is a rare neurological disorder, unusual in children. According to the Mayo Clinic, this happens when the immune system of the body accidentally attacks nerves, leading to weakness, insensitivity, and even paralysis.
Before the official diagnosis of Chelsea Freeman, he shared that Max’s state deteriorated quickly and left it in paralysis of the whole body. Fortunately, they were able to get it to the hospital in time for critical treatment, including lung support.
When she thought about this experience, she described the last few days as “the most difficult and frightening of our lives”.
Despite the challenges, she expressed hope and gratitude: “Maximus is such a special boy and fought hard. It will be a long recovery, but we have the belief that it will completely recover. His progress in the last 48 hours was incredible. ”
Freddie Freeman’s journey with triumph and suffering deeply resonated with fans and emphasized not only his talent as an athlete but also his unwavering determination as a father. His emotional words about Maximus’ battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome attracted extensive support, as evidenced that some victories go far beyond the baseball field. When Freeman and his family go on the road to healing, spill the encouragement of fans and the sports community as a testimony to the strength of their bonds. While his World MVP series affects his inheritance in baseball, his resistance and devotion make his family a real champion in every sense.