Dodgers 3, Blue Jays 1 — L.A. survives wild finish to force Game 7
The Dodgers refused to go quietly, surviving a chaotic ninth inning to edge the Blue Jays, 3–1, in Game 6 at Rogers Centre and extend the World Series to a decisive Game 7. Toronto’s comeback bid fell just short when a potential game-tying hit by Addison Barger became lodged at the base of the wall, leading to a rare game-ending double play that stunned the home crowd.
If Yamamoto is locked in like this, good luck trying to hit him.
🔑 Key Moments
Kevin Gausman started strong for Toronto, striking out five of the first six hitters he faced before the Dodgers broke through in the third.
With two outs and a runner on, Will Smith lined an RBI double to left, and Mookie Betts followed with a clutch two-run single to put Los Angeles ahead 3–0.
The Jays answered in the third when George Springer, returning from injury, punched an RBI single to center to make it 3–1.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was brilliant again, scattering five hits and one run across six innings while striking out six.
The Dodgers bullpen bent but didn’t break — Justin Wrobleski, Roki Sasaki, and Tyler Glasnow combined for three shutout innings to seal the win.
In the ninth, Toronto nearly tied it when Addison Barger ripped a ball that got stuck under the wall padding, forcing runners to stop at second and third. One batter later, Andrés Giménez lined into a double play, ending the game and sending the Series to a winner-take-all finale.
📊 Notable Stats
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, BB
Will Smith: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Tyler Glasnow: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R (save)
Toronto Blue Jays
George Springer: 2-for-4, RBI
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 1-for-3, BB, 2B
Addison Barger: 2-for-4, 2B
Kevin Gausman: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
Game 7 Preview — Winner takes all tonight in Toronto
After six unforgettable games and 124 innings of baseball, the 2025 World Series comes down to one final showdown between the Blue Jays and Dodgers at Rogers Centre. Friday night’s Game 6 ended with the first game-ending 7–4 double play in postseason history, as Kiké Hernández’s quick instincts kept L.A. alive.
Saturday’s Game 7 will make history in several ways:
It will push this World Series past 140 innings — the longest seven-game Fall Classic ever.
Will Smith will become the first catcher to work 70+ innings in a seven-game World Series.
Max Scherzer, at 41, starts his second career World Series Game 7 — the oldest pitcher ever to do so.
The Dodgers are expected to start with Shohei Ohtani, setting up a dream MVP showdown.
The Jays become just the sixth team ever to play two Game 7s in one postseason.
🎯 Game 7: Saturday, 8:03 PM ET | Rogers Centre | FOX
Los Angeles Dodgers (3–3) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (3–3)
Probable Pitchers: Ohtani (LAD) vs. Scherzer (TOR)
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