Gibby, meet Freddie! Kirk Gibson throws out the first pitch to Freddie Freeman prior to the @Dodgers game. #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/q4WjZFTXx2 To put a bow on the Dodgers' pregame festivities, Freeman and his family were asked out to the field to relive his walk-off grand slam to beat the New York Yankees in Game 1 of last year's World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers honored a hero from 2024 and then brought back a legend from 1988. The Dodgers recognized World Series hero Freddie Freeman and his family after raising the banner for their 2024 title during a pregame ceremony Thursday.

The Dodgers entered Friday with a 3-0 record after sweeping the Japan Series against the Chicago Cubs and taking their home opener against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. One member of the 2024 team who didn't receive his ring was Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, who was preparing to make his Tigers debut against his old team.

After raising their championship banner, the Dodgers kept the party going by showing off their World Series rings that contain 14-karat yellow gold, diamonds and sapphires.

The Yankees held a 3-2 lead over Los Angeles in the 10th inning during Game 1 of the World Series, but a grand slam from Freddie Freeman gave the Dodgers a walk-off victory and he