Addison Barger hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history on October 25, 2024, after sleeping on teammate Davis Schneider’s squeaky couch in Toronto—where Pharrell Williams and a gospel choir rehearsed below. The Blue Jays lead 1-0.
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman left a 4-3 win over the Dodgers with a back spasm but expects to return in days, keeping the bullpen intact.