Freddie Freeman reflects on historic walk-off grand slam in World Series victory

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Freddie Freeman made history in Game 1 of the World Series by hitting the first walk-off grand slam, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory. He later became the World Series MVP as the Dodgers won the title in Game 5. Freeman, who played with a badly injured ankle and broken rib cartilage, described the moment as surreal, saying he "blacked out" after the hit. He shared his thought process during the at-bat on the New Heights podcast. After the grand slam, Freeman celebrated with teammates and his father, emphasizing the excitement of the moment despite his injuries. He also set a record for the most consecutive World Series games with a home run.


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