After achieving a remarkable home-run record, Freddie Freeman of the Dodgers has been named the World Series MVP. The sensation of hitting the first-ever walk-off grand slam in World Series history left Freeman feeling surreal. “It felt like nothing. I was just floating,” he said, reflecting on the historic moment.
On October 31, 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the New York Yankees in Game 5, securing the World Series title. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrated the victory, emphasizing the significance of overcoming a 5-run deficit to clinch the championship.
Freeman’s dramatic grand slam in Game 1 of this year’s series was a highlight in its own right. “As good as it gets,” Freeman described the moment, while Roberts called it “the greatest baseball moment I’ve ever witnessed,” acknowledging his experience with many memorable games.
However, Freeman’s Game 1 grand slam was just the beginning of an extraordinary World Series performance. He was awarded the MVP title after the Dodgers sealed their championship with a nail-biting 7-6 win in Game 5. During the series, Freeman set a major league record by hitting home runs in six consecutive World Series games, a streak that began with the last two games of the 2021 series with the Atlanta Braves and continued through the first four games against the Yankees.
Freddie Freeman Named World Series MVP After Record-Setting Performance