Freddie Freeman was the real hero for the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping them win the World Series. Freeman had one of the biggest moments in his baseball career when he smashed a grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees
Freeman smashed a walk-off grand slam against Nestor Cortes Jr. that gave the Dodgers a lead in Game 1. His grand slam is also said to be one of MLB’s greatest moments. The Dodgers would not have won the World Series without Freeman. Undoubtedly, Freddie Freeman was named the MVP of the series.
Freeman drove in 12 runs and smashed home runs in four straight games. Yet, his iconic walk-off grand slam was the moment that sent chills down the backs of MLB fans. Recently, Freeman’s walk-off grand slam ball sold for a whopping $1,560,00 at an auction.
FREDDIE FREEMAN WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM. #WORLDSERIES pic.twitter.com/5MIY5CaX6a
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Freeman’s ball became the third most valuable in MLB history after Shohei Ohtani and Mark McGwire. The ball was up for bidding at the SCP Auctions, but there is no news about the lucky person who bought it.
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes Recalls Freddie Freeman’s Unforgettable Moment
The Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes heaped huge praise on Freddie Freeman. Gomes said that Freeman’s grand slam was the most thrilling play in the entire 2024 MLB season. He further said that it would be on television forever
“We were sitting in the box with our families. I mean, I don’t think I’ve ever jumped as high as I did when Freeman hit that grand slam. It was absolutely incredible, and I thought to myself, ‘This is going to be on TV forever,” Gomes said.
As Gomes mentioned, it’s certainly one of the biggest and most memorable moments in the history of modern-day baseball. Freeman is a champion who already has two rings. He is an eight-time All-Star who has been a nightmare to pitchers.
The Dodgers depend on Freeman in crucial situations, and the slugger will continue to play a vital role in 2025. As for the Dodgers, their interesting off-season seems to be going at a pace. The franchise is predicted to sign Teoscar Hernandez and bring him back to LA.
