"TORONTO -- Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Friday night's opener. Daulton Varsho started Toronto's comeback from a 2-0 deficit with a two-run drive in the fourth off two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell."
"The longball barrage was fitting as the Fall Classic returned to Toronto for the first time since 1993, when Joe Carter hit only the second walk-off homer to end a World Series. And in an unusual tie to that night 32 years ago, Varsho is named after Darren Daulton, the Philadelphia Phillies catcher Mitch Williams was throwing to when Carter connected."
Addison Barger delivered the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in the opener. Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer during a nine-run sixth inning that transformed a 2-0 deficit into an overwhelming lead. Daulton Varsho began the rally with a two-run drive off Blake Snell. The Fall Classic returned to Toronto for the first time since 1993, a link underscored by Varsho's namesake connection to Darren Daulton. Shohei Ohtani hit his first Series homer during a late Dodger rally, and Game 2 is set for Saturday at Rogers Centre.
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