The Dodgers’ victory in Game 6 was powered by a stellar performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched six innings of one-run ball, striking out six and continuing his dominant postseason stretch. Yamamoto, who signed a $325 million contract with the Dodgers before ever throwing an MLB pitch, has now posted a sparkling 1.27 ERA over three World Series starts, further justifying the high expectations placed on him. Manager Dave Roberts’ bullpen strategy also paid off, as Justin Wrobleski, Roki Sasaki, and Tyler Glasnow combined for three scoreless innings, sealing the victory with a dramatic double play in the ninth.
On the offensive side, Mookie Betts, who had struggled earlier in the series, delivered a crucial two-run single in the third inning—his first multi-RBI inning of the Fall Classic. Will Smith also contributed with a key RBI double, while the Blue Jays’ only run came from Davis Schneider’s RBI single, following a leadoff double by rookie Addison Barger.
For the Blue Jays, George Springer defied expectations by returning to the leadoff spot despite apparent pain and contributed with a 109.8 mph RBI single. However, a costly baserunning error by Barger in the ninth took away a potential game-tying opportunity for Toronto. The Blue Jays now look to veteran ace Max Scherzer for Game 7, with support expected from Shane Bieber and a ready bullpen. On the Dodgers’ side, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani, who is expected to start on short rest, putting one of baseball’s biggest stars on its grandest stage.
A Game 7 is always historic, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider called Trey Yesavage’s recent performance “historic” for putting Toronto on the brink of a title (Blue Jays manager hails Yesavage’s impact). The stakes are massive: the Dodgers aim to repeat as champions, while the Blue Jays are chasing their first World Series crown in 32 years.
With both teams deploying all available arms and superstars like Ohtani, Scherzer, Yamamoto, and Springer ready to make an impact, Game 7 promises to be a classic. If you’re a fan of baseball or sports drama, Saturday night is unmissable. For more detailed stats and updates, check out the World Series Game 7 Preview on ESPN.
As the 2025 MLB season comes to a thrilling conclusion, the outcome will be etched in history—either as a Dodgers dynasty or as the Blue Jays’ long-awaited return to glory.