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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Andrea Trinidad

Addison Barger Makes World Series 2025 History with Pinch-Hit Grand Slam as Blue Jays Crush Dodgers in Game 1

Toronto Blue Jays celebrate a historic Game 1 victory as Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam powers the team past the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series opener at Rogers Centre. (Credit: Instagram)

When Addison Barger stepped into the box at Rogers Centre on Friday night, few could have predicted that baseball history was about to unfold. The 25-year-old Toronto Blue Jays infielder, once a mid-round draft pick fighting for a roster spot, delivered the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, a thunderous swing that turned Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers into a rout and announced his arrival as one of baseball's breakout stars.

A Moment Years in the Making

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