WATCH: Shohei Ohtani's fiery celebration strikes contrasting image to Aaron Boone's defeated reaction after Freddie Freeman seals WS opener

The jubilation in the Los Angeles Dodgers camp was in stark contradiction to the despair in the New York Yankees dugout at the end of the Game 1 of the World Series. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's reaction compared to Yanks manager Aaron Boone's signified that as Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off tenth inning grand slam.

The game was a see-saw battle from the start. After four scoreless innings from starters Jack Flaherty and Gerrit Cole, the Dodgers finally scored a run in the fifth through a Will Smith sacrifice fly. The Yankees immediately responded with a two run home run from Giancarlo Stanton.

Another sacrifice fly from Mookie Betts in the eighth and some strong relief pitching sent the game into extra innings. In the top of the tenth, Jazz Chisholm Jr. stole two bases and then plated thanks to Anthony Volpe's fielder's choice ground out.

Then in the bottom half, Yankees manager Aaron Boone brought on Nestor Cortes Jr. to face Shohei Ohtani with two runners on base. He got out, then intentionally walked Betts. Freddie Freeman, coming into the bases loaded situation, hit a grand slam deep into right field to end the game.

The reactions from each side were evident. On one hand, Boone had a bemused look as he rued his team's chances to close out the game. While on the other, Ohtani, along with others in the Dodgers camp, rushed to the field with joy.

Aaron Boone explains decision of bringing on Nestor Cortes Jr.

The obvious question posed to the Yanks manager after the game was his decision to hand over the ball to Nestor Cortes Jr. The Yankees starter hadn't pitched since the 18th of September. He was added to the World Series 26-man roster last minute. Boone explained that he wanted the left hander vs. left hander matchup and was shielding reliever Tim Hill from facing Mookie Betts.

“Just liked the matchup. Reality is, he’s been throwing the ball really well the last few weeks as he’s gotten ready for this,” Boone said. “I knew with one out there, it would be tough to double up Shohei if Tim Hill gets him on the ground, and Mookie behind him is a tough matchup. Felt convicted with Nestor in that spot. I don’t know if you ever love a matchup against Ohtani, but felt like Nestor could give us a shot at it.”

Unfortunately for the Yankees skipper, the fatigue on Cortes showed as he pitched two 93 mph fastballs to both Ohtani and Freeman. While Ohtani missed out, Freeman drilled one to end the game and send the fans into frenzy.