dodgers Force Game 7 in World Series After Wild Finish Against Blue Jays
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The 2025 World Series will be decided on Saturday after a stunning Game 6 victory by the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, a game that ended in dramatic fashion and left the Rogers Center crowd in disbelief. Down 3-1 heading into the ninth, the Dodgers clawed their way back to force a decisive Game 7, thanks to a combination of clutch pitching, timely hitting, and a controversial play at the wall.
A Game-Ending double Play Stuns Toronto
The Blue Jays appeared poised to force a Game 7 earlier in the ninth, loading the bases with no outs. A double by addison Barger, which itself was preceded by a peculiar moment where a ball became lodged under the outfield wall and play was momentarily halted, put runners in scoring position. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts then made the surprising move of pulling rookie closer Roki Sasaki in favor of Tyler Glasnow, a potential starter for Saturday’s winner-take-all game.
Glasnow initially struggled to find his rhythm, but ultimately delivered under immense pressure. He induced a pop-up from Ernie Clement for the first out, followed by a fly ball from Andrés Giménez. the game ended on a controversial double play, as left fielder Kiké Hernández’s throw to second beat a sliding Barger, securing the final out. “It was a tough play,” one baseball analyst commented, “but hernández made a strong throw and the call on the field stood.” The Rogers Centre crowd, anticipating a potential repeat of the 1993 Joe Carter home run, was left stunned.
Hernández Becomes a dodgers Legend
Kiké Hernández’s game-ending play cemented his status as a Dodgers icon. Over the past decade, Hernández has become a fan favorite with his clutch hitting, defensive versatility, and positive clubhouse presence. However, this play arguably surpasses all his previous contributions.
Yamamoto shines, Dodgers Offense Awakens
The Dodgers’ victory was built on another stellar performance from ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. While he didn’t replicate his complete game efforts from previous starts, yamamoto delivered six innings of one-run ball, striking out six Blue Jays batters. He has proven to be the one dodgers pitcher the Blue Jays have struggled to solve throughout the postseason.
The Dodgers’ offense, which had been largely quiet throughout the series, finally broke through in the third inning. Will Smith drove in the first run with an RBI double,but the key hit came from Mookie Betts.Despite being moved down in the batting order in recent games due to his postseason struggles, Betts delivered a two-run line drive with the bases loaded, giving the Dodgers a crucial lead.This marked the first time in the series the Dodgers scored more than two runs in a single inning.
Pitching Dominance Sets the Stage for game 7
The Dodgers’ bullpen, featuring Justin Wrobleski, Roki Sasaki, and Tyler Glasnow, combined to shut down the Blue Jays’ offense after Yamamoto’s departure. The Blue Jays countered with Kevin Gausman, who was dominant for much of the game, retiring his first seven and final ten batters, but ultimately succumbed to the three-run rally in the third.
Looking ahead to Game 7, the Dodgers are likely to start Shohei Ohtani, with Tyler Glasnow possibly available for multiple innings. The Blue Jays will have veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber ready to go, offering manager John Schneider flexibility in managing the pitching staff.
The 2025 MLB season will culminate in a thrilling Game 7 showdown. the stakes are high: the Blue Jays are seeking their first title in 32 years, while the Dodgers aim to end a 12-month championship drought.
