Freddie Freeman provided one of the most exciting moments in baseball during the bottom of the 10th inning in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday. With the bases loaded, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman turned a tense extra-inning matchup into a jubilant celebration. He hit a grand slam off New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes, leading to a 6-3 victory for the Dodgers.
This thrilling moment marks the first-ever walk-off grand slam in World Series history.
A walk-off in baseball happens when the home team scores the winning run in the bottom of the final inning, instantly ending the game. In this case, Freeman’s grand slam delivered the dramatic finish.
The term “walk-off” originates from the fact that, once the run scores, both teams walk off the field. Only the home team can achieve a walk-off since they bat last in an inning.
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