The American team has been able to field a star-studded lineup in the last two Classics, and has also attracted a number of hitters to join them. But,DodgeThe team’s star fielder Freddie Freeman declined the invitation to the US team and joinedCanadateam, and the reason behind this is his bond with his late mother.
Freeman grew up in Fountain Valley, California, and seemed to have no ties to Canada. However, both of his parents were born in Ontario, and after moving to the United States, they continued to instill Freeman’s value as a Canadian. So when his mother died of skin cancer when Freeman was ten years old, he already knew what Canada meant to his mother.
Because of this, when the US team asked Freeman if he wanted to join in 2017, he chose to wear the Canada team jersey, and he has worn the red and white jersey again six years later. In this regard, Freeman said in an interview, “I’m not sure that’s what my mother wanted me to do, but in my heart, I should do this to honor her.” Holding back tears, he said: “Even if I don’t have a single hit, I am sure he will still be proud of me, I hope he is proud of me.”
In addition, Freeman also revealed that when he usually plays, he wears various decorations to fight side by side with his mother. , I’ll wear it to every game. sleeves because she died of skin cancer, and every time I wear them, I think of my mother. This is for him.”
Canada defeated Colombia a few days earlier and temporarily topped Group C, but Freeman retired due to an injury during the game, raising concerns about the team’s path to progress.
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