In a thrilling turn of events at the World Series, Addison Barger made history for the Toronto Blue Jays. His stunning pinch-hit grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers set off a wave of excitement at Rogers Centre. This moment not only shocked the stadium but also marked a significant milestone in World Series history.
Addison Barger’s Historic Grand Slam
During Game 1, Barger faced Dodgers’ reliever Anthony Banda. He launched a remarkable 413-foot homer to right-center, achieving the first pinch-hit grand slam ever recorded in the World Series. This powerful swing gave the Blue Jays an 11-2 lead in the sixth inning.
Impact on the Game
Barger, who began the game on the bench, has been a critical player for Toronto this postseason. His grand slam came against strong competition; Dodgers’ pitcher Blake Snell had previously maintained an impressive 0.86 ERA. However, Snell’s performance took a downturn in the sixth inning, failing to record any outs, which allowed the Blue Jays to capitalize.
- Addison Barger hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history.
- The grand slam helped the Blue Jays achieve an 11-2 lead in the sixth inning.
- The Blue Jays scored nine runs in the sixth, marking the third-highest scoring inning in World Series history.
Following Barger’s monumental hit, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contributed with a single that added to the Dodgers’ woes. Alejandro Kirk then followed suit, hitting a two-run homer that further solidified the Blue Jays’ dominance in Game 1.
As the Blue Jays celebrate this historic moment, all eyes will be on how the series unfolds. With Game 2 approaching, the Dodgers will be looking to rebound. Meanwhile, Toronto’s lineup, buoyed by recent successes, aims to maintain their momentum.
