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VIDEO SIGN OUTFollowing a scary journey in his battle with COVID-19, Freeman is grateful to even have a chance.
Freeman said the fever was down to 101 the following morning and broke two days later. He said Saturday was his ninth consecutive day without symptoms, which also included body aches, chills and a temporary loss of his senses of taste and smell. He said two other members of his household, his wife and aunt, are recovering after positive tests.
“I feel like I’m a kid in a candy store again,” he said Saturday. “You forget sometimes how much you love this game. I did truly miss it. I was so excited when I got to the yard.”“Obviously when you get your best player back it’s a positive thing and a good thing,” manager Brian Snitker said."I’m excited for him and us, too.”
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