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Odd sleeping situations didn’t cease Addison Barger from etching his title into Toronto Blue Jays‘ historical past on Friday night time.
Barger was not within the beginning lineup for Recreation 1 of the World Series, the primary for the Blue Jays since 1993. He most likely is not going to say it publicly, however maybe that was a blessing in disguise.
That’s as a result of he truly spent the night time earlier than rooming with teammate David Schneider within the resort inside Rogers Centre and sleeping on a pull-out sofa, in accordance with ESPN.
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Toronto Blue Jays proper fielder Addison Barger celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam within the sixth inning throughout Recreation 1 of the 2025 World Collection at Rogers Centre. (Kevin Sousa/Imagn Photos)
Schneider joked with reporters after the win that the pullout was “squeaking all night time,” and Barger was barred from sleeping with Schneider and his girlfriend of their mattress.
“He is a headcase, however he is humorous,” Schneider mentioned. “They arrange a spot, however I used to be like, for a number of days, I am not paying for a resort room,” Barger mentioned to ESPN. “I do know that sounds loopy, however I am simply attempting to avoid wasting a buck.”
Regardless of the obvious uncomfortable slumber, he hit a pinch-hit grand slam, the primary in World Collection historical past, within the sixth inning to assist the Jays to an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Toronto Blue Jays proper fielder Addison Barger hits a grand slam in opposition to the Los Angeles Dodgers within the sixth inning throughout Recreation 1 of the 2025 World Collection at Rogers Centre. (Dan Hamilton/Imagn Photos)
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That was simply the cherry on high of a wild week for Barger. The morning after the Jays beat the Seattle Mariners within the American League Championship Collection, Barger flew dwelling to see his spouse, who had simply given beginning to the couple’s third youngster.
He flew again to Toronto, however Barger doesn’t have a full-time place within the metropolis and wanted someplace to remain. So he roomed with Myles Straw earlier than sharing the room with Schneider.
It was the largest dwelling run by a Blue Jay since, properly, Monday night time, when George Springer’s three-run homer despatched the Blue Jays to the World Collection.
Toronto Blue Jays proper fielder Addison Barger celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam in opposition to the Los Angeles Dodgers within the sixth inning throughout Recreation 1 of the 2025 World Collection at Rogers Centre. (Dan Hamilton/Imagn Photos)
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Toronto will look to take a 2-0 sequence lead on Saturday night time — this time, Barger had his personal place to stick with his household.
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