Addison Barger's Pinch-Hit Grand Slam Shakes Up World Series

Addison Barger, a player for the Toronto Blue Jays, made a huge impact in the World Series. He hit a grand slam, which is a home run with three people on base, as a pinch hitter. This was the first time this has ever happened in the World Series. It was a big moment in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping the Blue Jays win 11-4. Barger was not expecting to play, but he got ready quickly. He even practiced against the wrong pitcher! But when he stepped up to bat, he hit a slider 413 feet. This was his third home run in the postseason. His team had a huge inning, scoring nine runs in the sixth. This is one of the biggest innings in World Series history. Before the game, Barger was staying with a teammate, Davis Schneider. He even slept on Schneider's pull-out couch. The next day, he wore a funny T-shirt that said, "I hit balls hard. " After the game, he was offered a shirt by David Ortiz, but he refused because it had "Red Sox" on it. Barger is known for his sense of humor. His teammates say he is one of the funniest players they have ever played with. He even donated his cleats to the Hall of Fame. This was the Blue Jays' first World Series appearance since 1993. Barger hit 21 home runs in the regular season, which was his second year in the majors.