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 dramatic opener Friday night.

Freddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in with two outs in the bottom of the 10th gave the Dodgers a 6-3 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. Check out all the highlights here!

The Dodger first baseman, also playing hurt, awakens echoes of Kirk Gibson’s iconic 1988 blast with his 10th-inning, walk-off grand slam to beat the Yankees in Game 1.

After spraining his ankle in late September, Freeman has spent this October playing through agony. He sat out the pennant-clinching victory over the New York Mets last week. He hoped the four-day layoff before Game 1 of the Fall Classic would help his recovery. He cannot be displeased with the result.

Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees.

The Dodgers’ star first baseman has lobbied to stay in the lineup since being hobbled last month by a sprained ankle. Friday’s walk-off grand slam validated his confidence.

For anyone that has watched Dodgers baseball during the 2024 MLB postseason, it's clear that star first baseman Freddie Freeman is far from 100% healthy. The Los Angeles infielder has been hobbled throughout a majority of the playoffs.