Barger had hit one home run this year against a left-handed pitcher before he delivered the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history.

Blue Jays' Addison Barger sat down with Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz to discuss his Grand Slam in Game 1 of the World Series, Toronto's fan atmosphere and more.

Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1.

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 ( box score) on Friday night in Game 1 of the World Series. The Dodgers struck first and the two sides eventually entered the bottom of the sixth tied, but the Blue Jays scored nine runs behind a history-making Addison Barger grand slam and turn a tight contest into a boat race.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has potentially put Game 1 of the 2025 World Series out of reach for the defending champions.

Addison Barger hit a grand slam for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, and he did so without an ideal sleeping arrangement the

The Blue Jays' offense erupted against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series, led by Addison Barger's historic grand slam.