Blue Jays Win World Series Opener Against Dodgers 11-4

Toronto Blue Jays' Addison Barger (R) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of Game 1 of MLB's World Series in Toronto on Oct. 24, 2025. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP

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 the opener Friday night.

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.