FULL REACTION to Freddie Freeman's walk-off & the Dodgers' Game 1 win vs. the Yankees | SportsCenter

[@luigipizzaman2653]

I was sitting with my dad when Kirk Gibson won the game. My son was with me tonight.

[@realtorgirl1621]

@@luigipizzaman2653 that is so awesome to pass down the tradition.

[@fernandoposada5440]

Happy for your son that he gets to see his team win the ws

[@Kaiya461]

A beautiful moment you two will never forget 💙 happy for you! let’s go Dodgers from Japan 🇯🇵

[@jameskim1505]

You're winning son 😂

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

That 1988 game 1 was a pretty good finish. I still remember it like it was yesterday. And what sucked for me was that I was in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in a dingy motel room, when it happened. I started the game sober, but after half a fifth of Black Velvet whiskey, I felt no pain. In the third inning, I said to myself, "Wouldn't it be cool if they let Gibson hit in the ninth inning and he hit a grand slam to win the game?" Well, I _almost_ got it right! After I emptied the rest of that whiskey, I was never louder in my life! And right after it happened, I opened the motel room door to cheer with others, but nobody had been watching the game! That's when I again realized that I was 3,000 miles from my hometown! Yeah, did I mention that I got hammered during that game? I called my father, and we celebrated over the phone. I'll never forget that day and night as long as I live, and I will never forget last night as long as I live.

[@owefay1]

First walk off grand slam in World Series history. Go Dodgers!!!!

[@jackdenihan5333]

For real, that's kinda crazy in a game hundred plus years

[@octaviorodriguez6849]

​@@jackdenihan5333Freeman's blast off left-hander Nestor Cortes was the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history and just the second in postseason history. It's also just the third walk-off homer in postseason history hit when a team was trailing, joining Joe Carter in 1993 and, yes, Gibson in '88.

[@deangeloedelgado]

That’s a dream come true 🙏

[@TheDrRJP]

I was born in Brooklyn and spent my first five years of my life there before moving out to Long Island. I became a Dodgers fan when I was 4 years old. My dad bought me a kid's Dodgers uniform and we went to all the games at Ebbets Field. We both hated the Yankees and the best World Series I ever saw was in 1955 when my Dodgers finally beat the damn Yankees after losing the first two games! The Dodgers became the only team to do that, too. Game 7 was amazing watching them shut out the Yanks!! I also got a chance to meet the team afterwards and had them sign a baseball. I thought I was dreaming! My hero was Duke Snider but I also remember Jackie Robinson, Roy Campenella, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Furillo and Jim Gilliam. Watching this game brought back memories of those days and this game was every bit as entertaining as Game 7 in the '55 Series.

[@chillwill2236]

He officially went to legend status and sealed his seat in the HOF with that ab.

[@AliFrankTheTank]

still going 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@photog805]

Was at the game tonight. I've never heard Dodger Stadium louder. What an incredible game.

[@luissantoyo27]

How much did your ticket cost?

[@srfnsurfer]

It's 6:30am. Home yet? 😂

[@TheLakers24788]

same here

[@mikea5205]

RIP eardrums lol

[@noahortega1994]

I believe Freddie will be remembered more as a Dodger than a Brave because of that moment and hopefully this World Series trophy.

[@davidday2373]

FERNANDO was in the building 🙏✝️🇲🇽

[@gmcsierra4889]

The one that was in the building was Aaron Boones disgraceful ass. He basically handed the game to the Dodgers putting Cortez who hasn’t pitched in over a month against the Dodgers best hitters.

[@quincee3376]

RIP Fernando.

[@jeffwatts1126]

@@gmcsierra4889 Dodger fan here. Ive been bitching about many of the moves Dave Roberts have made thru the playoff years. Some real bad ones. In regards to 2020 I have said the only reason the Dodgers won that series against the Marlins was that their manager made an even bigger bonehead move than even Roberts would make. Tonight, I had that same thought, your manager really made a head scratching move. I mean, in that situation in the 10th with a stud in the bullpen, they put in a starter who hasnt pitched in 5 weeks? Man, I'm a Dodger, so I am glad it happened, but that was worse than anything Roberts would have done, and Roberts has no clue how to manage a bullpen. Well, until this year because he's been pulling the right strings lately. But what your manager did? Dude, that was criminal, he should be put in jail

[@gmcsierra4889]

@@jeffwatts1126 I’ve never understood how people who are professionals and are supposed to know their players make moves like the one Boone did. Any fan or even someone with little baseball knowledge would’ve known putting Cortez was a mistake. Mookie was 0/3 if anything they should’ve taken the chances with him and not Freeman. I just can’t process it

[@Sclimenti82]

No he wasn't.

[@massey4business]

I've been a Yankees fan for nearly 60 years and I gotta admit, Freeman's one of the best hitters in the game, period. Clutch. No cap.

[@hectorcastle1187]

No 60 year old is saying No Cap. Lol but I’m sure Freddie appreciates the admiration

[@ohjaysimpson397]

@@hectorcastle1187 lmfao

[@mrwhiteinca]

Kirk gibson home run 8:37 PM. Freddie Freeman home run 8:37 PM.

[@gageparra2917]

No way really?

[@charliegone1652]

@@gageparra2917 Yep, just check.

[@jrm2254]

Unreal stuff. Chills

[@dehydratedwat3r]

LOL nothing is real

[@scottlee273]

Also both guys were limping

[@isaiahvargas5936]

Freddie is just a timeless fella

[@Kia_boyz_gone_ceo]

He literally etched his name with the GREATS. Immortalized in MLB history

[@craigwheeler4760]

Freddie Freeeman is what people thought that Derek Jeter was in the 1990's. He actually is as nice and grounded as he seems.

[@captainlou9677]

Such a great game! Best finish I've ever seen of a Game 1

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

That 1988 game 1 was a pretty good finish. I still remember it like it was yesterday. And what sucked for me was that I was in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in a dingy motel room, when it happened. I started the game sober, but after half a fifth of Black Velvet whiskey, I felt no pain. In the third inning, I said to myself, "Wouldn't it be cool if they let Gibson hit in the ninth inning and he hit a grand slam to win the game?" Well, I _almost_ got it right! After I emptied the rest of that whiskey, I was never louder in my life! And right after it happened, I opened the motel room door to cheer with others, but nobody had been watching the game! That's when I again realized that I was 3,000 miles from my hometown! Yeah, did I mention that I got hammered during that game? I called my father, and we celebrated over the phone. I'll never forget that day and night as long as I live, and I will never forget last night as long as I live.

[@rogerwilcojr]

A walk off home run is an awesome individual achievement, but when it's a grand slam he couldn't have done it without the rest of the team. What a great game.

[@rks5457]

And the LAST out of the game.

[@Kia_boyz_gone_ceo]

@@rks5457they did not get 27 outs this night 😊

[@cast1358]

What a class act. Hope kids playing the game mimic how Freeman plays.

[@martint4372]

I'm a Mets fan, and that was amazing!!! Touch a ball Freddie, couldn't have happened to a better guy

[@Sinlock-1313]

Why does nobody talk about Tommy Edman? That kid has been cool as ice getting hits when they need it most as well as playing great defense.

[@josebarajas5368]

Made that error in the 10th and fumbled the ball when it could have been a double play but he has been playing great

[@rollingrizzo1291]

Realistically all the Dodgers lineup is scary

[@Sinlock-1313]

@@josebarajas5368 did that go down as an error? I thought he just didn't make a great play.

[@uchihadabba699]

@@Sinlock-1313no error. 6-4 out.

[@Turnkey_BM]

@@josebarajas5368 Ya I don't think you can get an error on a fielders choice. Glad it had no impact on the game.

[@runDATrun6]

A tremendous day for the game of baseball. I can’t believe what we just saw

[@MDAA313]

Still sucks

[@runDATrun6]

@@MDAA313 your mom still sucks

[@sang7349]

@@MDAA313then why are you here?

[@MDAA313]

@@runDATrun6 it was all over my news feed

[@sav5191]

Freddie took it personal 😂

[@djdubuque3369]

Sure did,He said "intentional walk Mookie huh? You'd rather see Freddy? Okay?"

[@cowboy7170]

Freeman: "You want some. Come get some."

[@thestreetzscholar]

@@sav5191 turned to John McClain. "Go ahead make my day, yippie kai ya mofo."

[@Tidal_Tales]

No disrespect to mookie but I would rather face him than freddie

[@thompsonkarngbaye8114]

@@djdubuque3369 Freddie basically said “you think I’m pussy”

[@andiepantss6838]

Freddie Freddie Freddie. We love you Freddie and Max!

[@TheHonesttruth123]

Cubs fan here! What a SLAM!!!! SHEEEEESH

[@LABallin247]

Wow what an incredible Game 1 WS. Yankees Vs Dogers it dont get any better than this. This series is going to be insane. Let's go Dodgers 💙💙

[@猫ヌンチャク]

最高だぜ！ドジャース！

[@drakecerberus7193]

This will go to all top 10 best moments in baseball compiliation all over youtube.

[@dehydratedwat3r]

Freddie Freeman hits a grand slam walk off home run? yeah we're 100% living in some sort of reality tv show/simulation for aliens

[@BabyJesus440]

I'm a dodgers fan but leaving Judge batting between Soto and Stanton is such a momentum killer, and I like it that way lol

[@KeithAdams-o3b]

I thought I was the only one who sees this

[@fernandoposada5440]

Why is that so surprising ? I mean look at who the gm and manager are . This team is run by morons

[@392maal]

Those strikeouts are killing us in the 3 slot. But what can you do when the manager picks names out of a hat for who goes into the bottom of the 10th with 2 men on to pitch to Ohtani

[@micah6817]

On the flip side.. having ohtani as a lead off hitter..is ridiculous

[@davidanthony6222]

International walk backfired. That hit🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MeowTheWhat]

almost like it was intentional

[@fernandoposada5440]

Who didnt see that coming? Oh yeah the analytical nerds out there

[@strange-universe]

would you have pitched to Betts there with Nestor?

[@decastarRr]

Fernandomania was our Los *ANGEL*es Dodger in the outfield!

[@marcjugmohan]

Hearing Freddy's voice breaking was so nice, I hope this team does the best they could, this team is a special one.😊

[@youtubescroller350]

Ive had a huge sports moment in my life and you really don't feel the fullness of it until youu are home the following day

[@asdfadf1904]

One of my favorite sports phrases of all time, “big time players make big-time plays“

[@kenw134]

Freeman family moment is so wholesome 💙💙

[@BrianLockett]

Baseball, man. Might not be the most popular sport on the planet. Might not be considered one of the most action-packed sports. But find me a better feeling in sports than a walk-off grand slam. In the friggin' World Series, at that. Ain't much else like it.

[@BrianLockett]

And, Jesus, Buster--waaaaaay too many post-game questions! Go three and out on questions! Sheesh! Let the man go celebrate!

[@philmelnick6736]

Well said m'man.

[@realtorgirl1621]

@@BrianLockett I think football is the best game and as a matter of fact. The college game involving Clemson and Alabama I believe but not sure, Alabama tried to kick a field goal to win the game, 1 second time on the clock and it was short, runner from Clemson runs it back 104 yd to win the game. Awesome game! One of the most watched endings in college football highlights. Fans erupted onto the field like I have never seen! Give me chills just thinking about it

[@loloworld1077]

Baseball is the only game.. it starts as a child hitting rocks with sticks.. it grows in the heart to cause grand slams in the World Series. Ripple affect..

[@realtorgirl1621]

@@loloworld1077 everybody has their own opinion and I can certainly appreciate yours

[@4tfbenjiglo63]

I literally told my uncle freddie would be the one to win the game literally after ohtani hit that 3 base run. Wow 😳 im shocked it actually happened and whats crazy he hit a damn Grand Slam. Go Dodgers

[@ThomasGoodro-ww9mo]

Wow, watched Gibson and now Freddie, Legendary

[@henryhughes2923]

This never gets old

[@Soljayden]

Judge is such a respectable ball player. Also kudos to the espn anchors covering the games, both very well spoken

[@GSB44]

that Grand Slam is 🔥😂

[@TheMainsource01]

Freeman such a good dude. Walking Mookie didn’t bother him just did his job

[@strange-universe]

because it was the right move

[@BP-1988]

I was there and almost caught Freddie's walk-off ball! It went between me and my wife who was sitting to my right. I tried to backhand it with my glove but it was just out of reach. It bounced off someone and in the scramble a young kid sitting behind us came up with it. The kid became an instant celebrity with everyone around us wanting to take pictures with him.

[@nancilane5069]

I'll never forget the Kirk Gibson hit in '88! I had just lived in L.A. for a few months when Kirk Gibson made that epic hit. This was in the same stratosphere. GO DODGERS!!!

[@JephthahTait]

Dream come true. That’s the best feeling ever. 🙏🏽

[@thomanderson7981]

Freddie Freeman is worth his weight in gold 💰⚾️🏃🏾‼️💯🎊

[@DrakoDrakem]

Freeman's batting IQ is unbelievable period

[@pedrogriffin1934]

His motion and the sound when the bat hit the ball…no doubter

[@user-ol1lu6ok8t]

Freddie Freeman what a beast!

[@martianmartian7281]

As a Mets fan... That was awesome

[@Oden371]

Beautiful! Just Beautiful!!

[@element720]

An ALL-TIME CLASSIC

[@avitee5308]

I will buy Freddie a beer any time I see him.

[@snmm1029]

That fantasy as a kid! To realize that as a professional athlete, well done sir!

[@ds_the_rn]

“Into the people.” Love that.

[@coachj3532]

He’s is a real professional in every way.

[@sav5191]

What a game. ⚾️ will be on 4ever❤

[@markraines5155]

That was just a great game from start to finish...this game was fun for alot of non baseball fans...😊

[@EngineerInMotion]

Judge was put in the same situation as Freddie but Freddie delivered and judge simply didn't.

[@cowboy7170]

I've seen Freeman's name on Top Ten Stats (hits, average, etc.) list many times throughout the years. Now I know what he looks like.

[@seancurran3944]

Sports gives you unique moments.

[@sav5191]

Win it 4 Nando🇲🇽

[@juanmarcosgonzalezlopez7398]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@jesseboy1961]

Si que lo ganen para nuestro fernando Valenzuela orgullo mexicano

[@Jackie_zipang]

MVP‼️

[@sav5191]

@@jesseboy1961 Ellos lo harán

[@alexveliz9155]

Great game and I hope El Toro is watching this were ever he is.

[@ghostwolf1435]

Crazy Game Series isn’t over yet But that was a massive win Shades of Gibson here

[@nicholasvenegas1117]

" thats Fred freemans moment" That speaks volumes . His father did a hell of a job.

[@massey4business]

Absolutely.

[@Puaspapa]

Let’s go Dodgers!!!

[@Puaspapa]

Dodger fan here…. Judge is a true professional! Respect

[@kevstervegas]

Yankee fan here, Judge once again doesn’t perform in the big games. Home run or nothing is a terrible approach

[@runDATrun6]

@@kevstervegasplenty of opportunities for him to make a difference in the series. I’m a dodger fan, but you can’t give up on him yet. I’m sure he’ll have his moments in this tight series

[@fernandoposada5440]

Nah he wont . He is a good for nothing choker .

[@Turnkey_BM]

@@fernandoposada5440 Dodger fan here. I hope you're right.

[@Ricardo0824]

The legend was there in spirit #34

[@dangerzone9747]

Freddie Freeman is the national pride of Laos.

[@MrDjdanv]

Class act.

[@jimcurt99]

Not a fan of baseball- but this is pretty compelling - I might actually watch the rest of the series

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

I have nothing creative to say except for ... happy dance!!💃🕺👯

[@cse_62791]

Been a while since I wanted every second of a game

[@raidermiggy21]

The legend of Freddie Freeman! MVP MVP MVP MVP!

[@montanasuede]

I’ve watched many clips of this grand slam. I’m not even a baseball fan. When Freddie said “that was his moment” referring to his dad, I got misty eyed. What a good son. His dad did good.

[@JuanHernandez-b7f1s]

I remember going to the dodger games when we used to buy tickets at JCPenney's for $5 also my father took me to my first world series the Yankees against the Dodgers back in the 80s when Fernando Valenzuela won the world series against the Yankees wow a long time ago rest in peace pops Anne Fernando Valenzuela rest in peace both 🙏🌹 both icons in my life and heroes just like Tommy lasorda

[@djdubuque3369]

Freddy said This isn't Elm Street, but Welcome to your Nightmare!

[@eddieanderson9399]

0:41 Yankees outfielder having time to blow a bubble while he's messing around giving Freddie extra bases. 💀

[@giannistheoggod]

Lol wtf is with that shit🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@Saintgromero]

Hahaha 😂

[@Black____]

He blew the bubble with his feet?

[@LATV-cg1gi]

The two best baseball teams are in the World Series right now

[@roguebossa]

Not surprised it was Freeman, doesn't always have big numbers but that's a clutch dude

[@jll9697]

Let's go Dodgers ❤❤❤

[@DZONYWWA]

Game well worth of the hype

[@mannystacos6820]

I’m still crying!

[@tylerevans5551]

Freddy is a very composed guy.

[@spittingfire420]

What a game 1!! Dodgers score first I'm ecstatic, Stanton crushes a monster home run I'm down. Dodgers tie......extra innings 😬😦 Yankees take the lead, Freddie saves the day..... 😃🤘

[@garylagstrom3864]

Theme From) LA, LA Song by Frank Sinatra: Start spreading the news, you're leaving today (tell 'em, Frank) I want to be a part of it, LA, LA Your vagabond shoes, they are longing to stray And step around the heart of it, LA, LA I wanna wake up in that city, that doesn't sleep And find your king of the hill, top of the heap Your small town blues, they're melting away I'm gonna make a brand-new start of it, in old LA You always make it there, you make it California anywhere It's up to you, LA, LA In LA, LA I wanna wake up in that city, that doesn't sleep And find I'm king of the hill, top of the list (you bet) A number one, king of the hill These little town blues, they have all melted away And I'm gonna make a brand-new start of it, right there in old LA You better believe it, folks You always make it there, you make it California anywhere Come on, come through, LA, LA LAaaaaaaaaa!

[@darrylanderson4764]

He sure did ❤

[@loviepittsburgh2222]

Lol, "Verdugo throws the ball in to make sure the runners don't advance" all while the umps are telling the runners to advance b/c of rules.

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Someone explain to me why Boone thought loading the bases for Freddie was a good idea. First off, you put the winning run in scoring position. Second, you force Nester to throw strikes knowing if he walks anyone else, the game's over. Third, and most importantly, you piss off a very good hitter, giving him added motivation to come through. Then Nester throws a GRAPEFRUIT. Terrible call by Boone. That said, props to Freddie. Good game, overall!!!!

[@rainbowhouse3427]

Lefty match up is a higher percentage for the lefty pitcher to win. You have to keep in mind Freddie hasn’t played for a while and has a hurt ankle, so the odds are in the Yankees favor. If you’re going to go down, you have to make the odds in your favor, but it was the right call match up wise but they messed up using Cortez a pitcher who hasn’t pitch in over a month.

[@fernandoposada5440]

In other words , analytics says its a good idea . Stupid stupid stupid .

[@YSCVIC]

First base was open. Both runners were already in scoring position when they moved up after verdugo went into the stands to catch ohtani's fly ball.

[@Abeagle24]

@@fernandoposada5440lol you don’t even need analytics here. Face the healthy mookie betts, or the injured freeman, with the game on the line???

[@kevstervegas]

@@rainbowhouse3427analytic approach, so let me give you some. Mookie was 0-3 at that point. He’s struggled recently against left handers. You walk him to get to a guy that has a triple already. With a pitcher who’s been out for a month

[@MangoGelato-m6l]

12. 05. 24 Freddie, Best Wishes for recovery and rehabilitation after ankle surgery ! Thank you again for Grand Slam WalkOff, World Series MVP! 😊 💙

[@massey4business]

20:18 "what do the Yankees need to do to get back in it?" 🤦‍♂️ Uhhh, let's see, WIN maybe?! 😂 Jeez lady! What a dumb question!

[@thinking5480]

Doug had a great breakdown of this game. 👍🏿

[@Splint993]

Greatest

[@MeMyself-y2e]

THANK YOU FREDDIE FREEMAN!!! 3 MORE WINS ... LET'S GO DODGERS BLUE

[@ALANPA-do6sk4ej4z]

Freddie, the Dodgers can't survive without you! Almighty God, his name is Freddie Freeman🦿🦾🧢

[@goldeneve]

Slam heard around the world

[@emmanuelruiz4439]

and if the Dodgers go all the way and win it all, FF will replace KG in highlight videos on TV. The BEST ever matchup between teams and the BEST WS game ever in my 50 yrs. of watching it.

[@stage51manager]

1988 📺📼⚾️🧢 2024 🖥️💻📱⚾️🧢

[@NoelRamirez-k4k]

Yes Fernando is watching, Freddy.

[@losangeles6514]

Let's go BLUE Machine VIVA LOS DODGERS

[@SamoanStrongLBC-cx4ef]

Freddie made the yankees pay big time for disrespecting him by walking Mookie😂. For a born and raised California player to win it for the home team Dodgers was very special. Let's Go Dodgers beat them yankees and them east coast people. Dodgers in 4. Fight On To Victory And Go Dodgers ✌️ ☝️ 💪

[@darrylanderson4764]

Cousin Freddy the English freeman wins one for the magic man 🎉

[@mc76]

Gibby pinch hit. Freddie played the whole game on one leg--and hit a triple. No comparison.

[@josebarajas5368]

And that three bagger earlier in the game!

[@PumaBeats]

And Dennis Eckersley was a way better pitcher than Nestor Cortes. But a come from behind win on the first ever walk off grand slam? I mean I’ll take that trade off.

[@hectorcastle1187]

This guy is such a Yankees fan, You can hear the pain and disappointment in his voice.

[@truthseeker9454]

As great as this game was, and I mean _historically_ good, some of these reporters' questions are just...not. "What did it feel like?" "What was it like?" "How do you deal with losing?" C'mon man, use some imagination! There were some thoughtful questions now and then, "What was Flaherty doing that was so effective?" "How did he get you out?" Is there a training camp for sportscasters?