Barger slam leads Blue Jays to 11-4 Game 1 win

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette, left, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. look on during player introductions ahead of first inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

October 24, 2025 - 10:59 PM

The Toronto Blue Jays made their long-awaited return to the World Series a triumphant one by dumping the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 at Rogers Centre.

Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers and Addison Barger hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history in Toronto's nine-run sixth inning.

It was the Blue Jays first appearance in the Fall Classic since 1993.

Here are some photos from the game:

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

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