This wasn’t Kirk Gibson hobbling to the plate and homering off Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. But Freeman wound up going 2-for-5 in the Dodgers’ 7-5 victory over the Padres. He even stole a base, stunning his teammates and opponents and gaining even greater respect from them in the process.

Freddie Freeman channeled his inner Kirk Gibson when he stole a base against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the NLDS, adding to his Dodgers legend.

First baseman Freddie Freeman, who sprained his right ankle while running through first base last Thursday, is expected to be in the Game 1 lineup Saturday, though he acknowledged