Freddie Freeman made history by hitting the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a dramatic 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in the opening game on Friday night.

Despite battling a severe ankle sprain, Freeman connected on the very first pitch he saw—a fastball on the inside from Nestor Cortes. He lifted his bat high in celebration before starting his home run trot as the sold-out crowd of 52,394 erupted in cheers.

It was reminiscent of Kirk Gibson’s iconic game-ending home run that propelled Los Angeles to victory over the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series at Dodger Stadium—one of the most legendary moments in baseball history.

Gibson, who was hampered by leg injuries, emerged from the bench to hit a crucial homer off Hall of Fame closer Dennis Eckersley.

Freeman, who had missed three games in the National League playoffs due to a right ankle injury, hadn’t recorded an extra-base hit this postseason until he legged out a triple earlier on Friday.

In this highly anticipated World Series matchup featuring two of baseball’s most prestigious and successful franchises, Game 1 certainly lived up to expectations.

It marked the third consecutive Series opener to go into extra innings.

In the top of the 10th inning, Anthony Volpe hit into a fielder’s choice at shortstop, allowing Jazz Chisholm Jr. to score from third after he had stolen two bases, giving the Yankees a 3-2 lead.

The speedy Chisholm reached base with a single off Blake Treinen and then showcased his speed by stealing both second and third for a Yankees team not typically known for its base-running prowess.