By Harshit | November 1, 2025 | Toronto | 1 AM EDT
Yamamoto Dominates Again as Dodgers Stay Alive
Yoshinobu Yamamoto once again proved his postseason brilliance, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3–1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night at Rogers Centre to force a decisive Game 7 in the 2025 World Series.
The Japanese ace, who tossed a four-hit complete game shutout in Game 2, followed it up with six strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits while striking out six. The victory kept the Dodgers’ hopes of back-to-back championships alive and extended their postseason magic under manager Dave Roberts.
“Man, we live for Game 7 — so here we go,” Roberts said postgame, his team celebrating in the clubhouse after surviving elimination for the second straight night.
Betts, Smith Power Early Dodgers Lead
The defending champions wasted no time jumping ahead. In the third inning, Tommy Edman doubled to left field for the Dodgers’ first hit, setting up a key scoring opportunity. Shohei Ohtani was intentionally walked, and Will Smith capitalized by ripping an RBI double off the left-field wall.
With two runners on, Mookie Betts—who had been struggling throughout the series—stepped up and delivered a clutch two-run single to make it 3–0. The hit snapped his 0-for-13 skid with the bases loaded dating back to the Division Series.
“Honestly, man, it hasn’t been great for me,” Betts admitted after the win. “But I just wanted to be there to help the boys. I came up in a big spot and locked in.”
Toronto got one run back in the bottom half of the inning when Addison Barger doubled and scored on a George Springer single, but Yamamoto slammed the door the rest of the way.
Dodgers Bullpen Closes It Out in Style
Rookie relievers Justin Wrobleski and Roki Sasaki kept the Blue Jays in check through the seventh and eighth innings before Dave Roberts made a gutsy call in the ninth. After Sasaki hit Alejandro Kirk and allowed a ground-rule double to Barger, Roberts summoned starter Tyler Glasnow from the bullpen.
It took Glasnow just three pitches to finish it. He induced a popup from Ernie Clement and then got Andres Gimenez to line out to left-center, where Enrique Hernández made a highlight-reel catch and doubled off Barger at second to end the game.
“I was playing shallow because I knew he had some speed,” Hernández said. “When the ball went into the lights, I lost it for a second — but I just kept running. It finally dropped right into my glove.”
It was the first 7–4 game-ending double play in postseason history — a fitting exclamation mark for a dramatic win.
Blue Jays Look to Regroup for Game 7
Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman took the loss despite a strong outing, allowing six hits and striking out 15 batters in six innings. Manager John Schneider praised his team’s resilience after the heartbreaking finish.
“That’s a wild ending,” Schneider said. “We’ll take a while to unpack that, but I love how we competed. Tomorrow’s a new day, and our guys are ready for Game 7.”
Toronto will send veteran Max Scherzer to the mound for the final game. The three-time Cy Young Award winner last started a World Series Game 7 in 2019, earning a no-decision in Washington’s title win over Houston.
Dodgers Eye Back-to-Back Championships
For Los Angeles, the win keeps alive their bid for a third title in six seasons and a chance to establish a true dynasty. Glasnow could start or share the mound duties in Game 7, potentially alongside Shohei Ohtani in a rare two-way appearance.
“I think right now there’s no wrong answer,” Roberts said. “Shohei could go two innings, maybe four. We’ll see how he feels, but he’s going to be part of the plan.”
Yamamoto, who improved to 4–1 with a 1.56 ERA in five postseason starts, has cemented his place among the most dominant playoff pitchers in recent memory. His combined 1.20 ERA in the World Series showcases the calm precision that’s made him a star in both Japan and the U.S.
“Every pitch mattered tonight,” Yamamoto said through an interpreter. “But my teammates gave me confidence, and that’s what made the difference.”
As both teams prepare for Game 7, the baseball world braces for a fitting finale — a winner-take-all clash between two heavyweights battling for glory under the bright lights of October.