The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series on Wednesday.

Dodgers captured their second World Series title in the past five years by defeating the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium.

After a historic season, including setting a home run record, Freddie Freeman was named the series’ Most Valuable Player.

While dealing with an ankle injury during the National League Championship Series in September, Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history during Game 1 in the bottom of the 10th inning at Dodgers Stadium.

After rounding the bases after his grand slam, Freeman ran to his father: “He’s been giving me batting practice ever since I can remember. My swing is because of him. My approach is thanks to him. I am who I am because of him. Freeman said in his post-match interview.

“If he didn’t give me batting practice, if he didn’t love the game of baseball, I wouldn’t be here playing this game,” he said. “So that’s Fred Freeman’s moment right there.”

Adding to the list of records broken during the Fall Classic, the Dodgers became the first team to secure a World Series victory after coming back from five or more runs.

With a five-run deficit, Mookie Betts, Freeman and Teoscar Hernández managed to tie the score in the fifth inning.

Wednesday’s victory marked the Dodgers’ eighth title in franchise history, their first since the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season and their first in a full season since 1988.