The Toronto Blue Jays’ first World Series game in 32 years was an exhilarating smashfest on Friday night in Toronto.

The Jays crushed three home runs – including a grand slam from Addison Barger – to clobber the reigning world-champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4, to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk also homered on another big-hitting night for the Jays, while Bo Bichette finally made his first appearance – and got his first hit – of this post-season.

Friday night in Toronto was the biggest baseball game hosted in this country in 32 years. It had the captivating made-for-television atmosphere to match, from polished anthems by a gospel choir to press boxes packed with media from all over the world and resounding boos for the Dodgers’ Japanese s

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