Freddie Freeman's X-rays Clear After Early Exit From Game

WHO:

MLB.com - Freddie Freeman, Dodgers first baseman

MLB.com - Shota Imanaga, Cubs starter

MLB.com - Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers player

MLB.com - Kiké Hernández, Dodgers player

Newsweek - Los Angeles Dodgers

NY Post - Chicago Cubs

WHAT:

MLB.com - Freddie Freeman was removed from a game after being hit by a pitch on his right hand.

MLB.com - X-rays on Freeman's hand came back negative.

MLB.com - Freeman is expected to return to the lineup in the next game on Friday in Arizona.

MLB.com - The Dodgers lost the game 7-6 against the Cubs.

MLB.com - The Dodgers extended their losing streak to six games.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani had his first multihomer game of the season, hitting two home runs.

MLB.com - Ohtani's first home run was his 25th of the season, and he hit his 26th in the eighth inning.

MLB.com - Max Muncy hit a three-run homer during the Dodgers' eighth inning.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Wrigley Field, Chicago.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The next game for the Dodgers is scheduled for Friday in Arizona.

WHY:

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts described Freeman's exit as precautionary due to pain.

HOW:

MLB.com - Freeman was hit by a pitch while swinging at a fastball, which struck the outside of his right hand.

(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:05 UTC)

In a tough game at Wrigley Field, the Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Chicago Cubs with a final score of seven to six, marking their sixth consecutive loss. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was removed from the game after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, but X-rays showed no fractures, and he is expected to return to the lineup for their next game on Friday in Arizona. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani shone brightly with his first multihomer game of the season, hitting two home runs, including his 25th and 26th of the year.