TORONTO:

Addison Barger blasted a towering grand slam as the Toronto Blue Jays thrashed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 to take a 1-0 lead in Major League Baseball's World Series on Friday.

Barger's 413-foot blast to center field at Toronto's Rogers Centre was the highlight of a spectacular nine-run sixth inning by the Blue Jays, playing in their first World Series in 32 years.

"It was just like a blackout moment, just crazy," an elated Barger said of his grand slam after the win.

"We have such a tight energetic group, and we're having fun out there. We're not taking it too serious. We understand we're playing the Dodgers - but we're trying to keep everything the same and just go out and compete," Barger added.

The win gives Toronto a precious early lead in the best-of

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