First baseman Freddie Freeman was not in the lineup for Wednesday's second game of the Tokyo Series because of left rib discomfort that also cost him the Dodgers' season opener against the Cubs. Freeman said Tuesday that he thought he had a good chance of playing Wednesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts talks to press about why Freddie Freeman is not starting in Game 2 of the Tokyo Series.

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