Historical Look at Greatest Game 1 Performances in World Series History

Highlighting Key Performances, Memorable Comebacks, and Record-Breaking Achievements in Initial Games Amidst 115 Years of World Series Competitions

In the 2022 World Series, despite being down by five runs, the Philadelphia Phillies reversed the situation with J.T. Realmuto's game-tying double in the fifth and a solo home run in the 10th, marking the largest deficit overcome in a World Series game in 20 years.
In the 1988 World Series, despite being considered underdogs and being three runs down, the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to win Game 1 after Kirk Gibson hit a home run in the ninth inning, despite injuries to both of his legs.
During the 1991 World Series, a 10-inning game resulted in Minnesota Twins securing a victory after a game-winning single by pinch-hitter Gene Larkin, marking the third game in World Series history to go into extra innings.
The 2004 World Series saw the Boston Red Sox win their first championship since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 with a 3-0 victory and having Manny Ramirez named as the first World Series MVP for Boston.
A look back to the 1954 World Series' Game 1 cites Willie Mays' iconic catch as one of the best in postseason history, which potentially saved the game from Cleveland taking the lead. The match ended after 10 innings with Dusty Rhodes' three-run walk-off homer, leading to New York Giants' victory.