Freeman's heroics became the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.
It was a night to remember for Dodgers fans who witnessed a thrilling Game 1 of the MLB World Series showdown on Friday. Freddie Freeman made history with a walk-off grand slam. In the bottom of the 10th inning, with the Dodgers trailing 3-2 after the Yankees took the lead in the top half, Freeman blasted a towering 423-foot home run, securing a 6-3 victory for Los Angeles.
Freeman’s heroics not only handed the Dodgers a 1-0 series lead but also became the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history, igniting fan interest in the term “walk-off grand slam.”
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A walk-off occurs when the home team scores the winning run in the final inning, ending the game instantly without giving the visiting team a chance to respond. On the other hand, a grand slam is a home run hit with the bases loaded—meaning all three bases are occupied. Combined, a walk-off home run with the bases loaded is therefore known as a walk-off grand slam.
Game 2 of the World Series will take place on Sunday.
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