"Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history and Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays stormed back to crush the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 114 in Friday night's opener at Rogers Centre. Playing in their first Fall Classic in 32 years, the Blue Jays erupted for nine runs in the sixth inning, turning a 20 deficit into a blowout that electrified a sold-out home crowd and gave Toronto a 10 lead in the best-of-seven series."
"Los Angeles, seeking to become the first team in a quarter century to win back-to-back titles, had taken an early lead behind RBI singles from Enrique Hernandez and Will Smith off Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage. The 22-year-old right-hander, making just his fourth postseason start, became the second-youngest pitcher ever to start a World Series opener. Despite early jitters, Yesavage limited the damage, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the second and stra"
Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history and Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer as Toronto defeated Los Angeles 11-4 in Game 1 at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays scored nine runs in the sixth inning, overturning a 2-0 deficit and creating a blowout that energized a sold-out home crowd. Barger's 413-foot blast to center capped the inning amid a parade of baserunners against the Dodgers bullpen. Rookie Trey Yesavage started for Toronto, limited early damage and escaped a bases-loaded jam. In the U.S., FOX will broadcast the series; TNTSports holds UK rights and ESPN Australia holds Australian rights.
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