LOS ANGELES — In a thrilling start to the World Series, Freddie Freeman made history by hitting the first game-ending grand slam during the championship series with two outs in the 10th inning. This dramatic moment led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 triumph over the New York Yankees on Friday night.
Despite battling through a serious ankle sprain, Freeman launched a powerful homer on the very first pitch he faced—a fastball thrown inside by Nestor Cortes. He quickly dropped his bat and began his victory lap as the ecstatic crowd of 52,394 erupted in cheers for the dramatic finish.
Earlier in the game, the Yankees briefly took the lead in the top of the 10th inning. Anthony Volpe hit a ground ball that turned into a fielder’s choice, allowing Jazz Chisholm Jr. to score from third base after he had impressively stolen two bases. This gave the Yankees a 3-2 advantage, showcasing some unexpected speed from a lineup not typically known for it.
Chisholm kicked off the action with a single against Blake Treinen, then proceeded to steal both second and third base, enhancing the intensity of what became the third consecutive World Series opener to go into extra innings. The atmosphere was electric as both teams fought hard for an early edge in the series.
