Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam home run in the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Freddie Freeman’s Game 1 heroics lead fans to search, “What is a walk-off grand slam?”

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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What is a walk-off grand slam?

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.

(Image Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)

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