World Series: Freddie Freeman grand slam leads Dodgers past Yankees in Game 1

Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Freddie Freeman hit a first-pitch fastball for a historic walk-off grand slam, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Yankees in extra innings in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series on Friday in Los Angeles.

Freeman lifted his bat in his right hand and saluted fans squeezed into Dodger Stadium after ripping the 423-foot blast to right field in the 10th inning of the 6-3 win. The behemoth blast was the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.

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