LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers took Game 1 of the World Series 6-3 on Friday after a walk-off grand slam by Freddie Freeman in the bottom of the 10th — the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.
The Yankees took a 3-2 lead in the top of the 10th after Anthony Volpe grounded into a fielder’s choice that scored Jazz Chisholm. But in the bottom of the inning, Gavin Lux walked, Tommy Edman hit an infield single and Mookie Betts was intentionally walked, setting the stage for Freeman’s heroics.
Nestor Cortes, who hadn’t pitched since Sept. 18 due to an elbow injury, gave up the slam and took the loss for New York.
“It might be the greatest baseball moment I’ve ever witnessed,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said postgame. “Just that swing, you knew it was gone. Pure elation. You don’t see teams celebrate after a game with a walk-off like that, but it was certainly warranted.”