TORONTO -- Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 on Friday night.

Twelve batters went to the plate in the sixth. Ernie Clement singled off reliever Emmet Sheehan for a 3-2 lead, pinch-hitter Nathan Lukes drew a bases-loaded walk and Andres Gimenez added an RBI single.

Barger then greeted Anthony Banda with a 413-foot drive to right-center on a hanging slider to put Toronto ahead 9-2. Kirk then added his fourth home run of the postseason.

"To be honest, it was so hard to remember, just to gather my thoughts and everything," Barger told Fox when asked about the grand slam

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