FOX Sports analyst and Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz previews the Fall Classic. Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning on of Game 1 of the World Series on Friday to give his team a 1-0 series lead over the the New York Yankees.
Freeman came to the plate after Mookie Betts was intentionally walked to load the bases. And against Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes, who hadn't pitched in weeks, Freeman cranked the first pitch he saw into deep right field to win the game.
It marked a climactic ending to one of the most highly-anticipated MLB games in recent years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, center, left, celebrates at home plate after hitting a game-winning grand slam against the New York Yankees during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct.
25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Both starters, Gerrit Cole of the Yankees and Jack Flaherty of the Dodgers, pitched four scoreless innings to start the game.