Freeland exits with injury in fourth inning against Dodgers
PUBLISHED Aug 20, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland exited Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field during the fourth inning due to neck tightness. Freeland experienced discomfort after throwing a pitch to Ben Rortvedt and was promptly removed following a mound visit from manager Warren Schaeffer and athletic trainer Heath Townsend. Before his departure, Freeland pitched three and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Mookie Betts and Kiké Hernández hit home runs off Freeland in the fourth frame. Rookie left-hander Mark Manfredi made his major-league debut in relief, stepping in to face Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers ultimately secured a 6-4 victory in 10 innings to complete a three-game sweep. Freeland's status remains monitored as the Rockies evaluate the severity of his injury heading into the final stretch of the Major League Baseball regular season.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
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Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland left game with injury on August 19, 2026. https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/player-news/2026-08-19/kyle-freeland-leaves-start-early-against-dodgers
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