After six intense games, the World Series was deadlocked at 3-3. The Dodgers, aiming to become MLB’s first repeat champions since the Yankees of 1998-2000, forced Game 7 with a 3-1 victory in Game 6 behind clutch pitching from Tyler Glasnow and a critical double play to seal the win. Toronto, seeking its first championship since 1993, leaned on postseason veteran Max Scherzer to start Game 7, while the Dodgers countered with two-way star Shohei Ohtani on short rest.
Game 7 was packed with drama and key moments. Early on, George Springer and Nathan Lukes set the table for Toronto, and Bichette broke the game open with a towering shot to center off Ohtani in the third inning. The Dodgers responded in the fourth and sixth innings, with Mookie Betts scoring on a Tommy Edman sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to 3-2. However, Toronto answered in the bottom of the sixth as Ernie Clement stole second and Andrés Giménez drove him in with a double, restoring a two-run cushion.
Tempers flared in the fourth inning when Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski hit Giménez with a pitch, resulting in both benches clearing. Cooler heads eventually prevailed, but the intensity on the field remained high. Blue Jays fans, hungry for a title, created a raucous atmosphere as the team continued to execute on both sides of the ball. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made a highlight-reel diving stop to end a Dodgers rally, and Daulton Varsho’s diving catch in center field stopped a potential big inning for Los Angeles.
Both teams relied heavily on their bullpens. Toronto’s Chris Bassitt and Louis Varland contributed crucial outs, while the Dodgers mixed and matched arms, including Glasnow and Emmet Sheehan. The Dodgers left runners on base in multiple innings, unable to capitalize against Toronto’s resilient staff.
This Game 7 marked the first in the World Series since 2019 and was historic for the Blue Jays, who had never played a Game 7 in the Fall Classic before. For Scherzer, it was his second career World Series Game 7 start—the first coming in 2019 with the Nationals. The Dodgers, meanwhile, returned to a Game 7 scenario for the first time since their 2020 NLCS triumph.
Key statistical highlights included Ernie Clement tying a major league postseason record with his 29th hit, and Shohei Ohtani matching Corey Seager’s franchise record with his eighth homer earlier in the series. The Blue Jays’ win would crown a remarkable turnaround from last place in 2024 to champions in 2025, while a Dodgers victory would cement their dynasty aspirations.
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