Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1
NPRFreeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees in Game 1 toggle caption Ashley Landis/AP LOS ANGELES — A nail-biter all night with a Hollywood ending. Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a drama-filled opener Friday. “That’s what makes the Fall Classic a classic, right, because the stars come out and superstars make big plays, get big hits, in the biggest of moments.. I’m speechless right now.” It was reminiscent of Kirk Gibson's stunning homer that lifted Los Angeles over the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series at Dodger Stadium — one of the most famous swings in baseball lore. So this is a moment, it’s my dad’s moment.” Sponsor Message Giancarlo Stanton launched a two-run homer for New York in this much-hyped, star-studded matchup between two of baseball's most storied and successful franchises — the third straight World Series opener to go extra innings.