The live blog covering Game 1 of the 2024 World Series has wrapped up.
In a dramatic finish, Freddie Freeman delivered a historic walk-off grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees. The game took a turn when Jazz Chisholm contributed to the Yankees’ offense, singling, stealing two bases, and scoring on a fielder’s choice, allowing the Yankees to take a 3-2 lead in the 10th inning.
This matchup marked the third consecutive year that Game 1 of the World Series extended into extra innings. The Yankees will aim to bounce back and level the series in Game 2 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.
Game 1 of the 2024 World Series kicked off with excitement as both teams were tied 2-2 after nine innings. The Yankees pulled ahead in the top of the 10th, but with the bases loaded and the Dodgers facing their final out, Freddie Freeman made history with the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history, hitting a shot off Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes, who was making his first appearance in over a month. The thrilling victory capped off an unforgettable opener to the series. There will be a recap of how Game 1 unfolded along with insights from both teams in the postgame responses.