Addison Barger hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, leading the Blue Jays to a 11-2 Game 1 win.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger made World Series history in Game 1 on October 24, 2025, by hitting the first pinch-hit grand slam in the event’s 122-year history. The 25-year-old from Bellevue, Washington, launched a 413-foot home run off Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda in the sixth inning, driving in four runs and helping the Blue Jays score nine in the frame. The blow gave Toronto a 11-2 lead and marked the third-largest inning in World Series history. Barger, who had a .195 career batting average against left-handed pitching, delivered a clutch performance in his first World Series appearance, becoming the first player to achieve the feat. The Blue Jays went on to win the opener at Rogers Centre, advancing in the series.