What happened: Freeman closed postseason wins with scoops at first base in consecutive Octobers. The two game-ending plays came exactly one calendar year apart.

Why it matters: Game-ending defense at first decides October outcomes because one miss extends the inning. Repeating it in back-to-back postseasons marks rare consistency under playoff pressure.

What to watch: Watch whether Freeman gets another late-inning chance at first as this October continues.