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Blue Jays blow away Dodgers in World Series opener

Blue Jays blow away Dodgers in World Series opener

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in the first game of the World Series. Addison Barger made history by hitting the first grand slam by a pinch-hitter in a World Series. The game took place in Toronto's Rogers Centre, marking the first World Series game in Canada since 1993.

Key Facts

  • The Blue Jays won the first game of the World Series 11-4 against the Dodgers.
  • Toronto's Addison Barger hit the first grand slam by a pinch-hitter in World Series history.
  • The game was held at Rogers Centre, the first World Series game in Canada since 1993.
  • The Blue Jays scored nine runs in the sixth inning.
  • Shohei Ohtani hit a home run for the Dodgers, but Toronto maintained a strong lead.
  • A grand slam is a home run hit when all three bases are occupied, scoring four runs.
  • The Dodgers' early lead was overturned by Toronto starting in the fourth inning.
  • Game two of the series will also take place in Toronto.
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