Dodgers win Game 6 against Blue Jays — The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their World Series dream alive on Friday night with a determined 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, forcing a dramatic Game 7 in the 2025 MLB World Series. It was a night of redemption, resilience, and relentless focus for a team that refused to bow out quietly on foreign soil.
From the first pitch, the Dodgers played with a sense of urgency and confidence. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese ace who has been the cornerstone of the Dodgers’ rotation all season, delivered another masterful performance. Pitching six innings of precise control, he struck out six batters and allowed only one run on five hits. His calm demeanor on the mound set the tone, showcasing why Los Angeles invested so heavily in his international signing.
Throughout the game, Yamamoto’s pinpoint command of his fastball and devastating splitter kept Toronto’s hitters guessing. Every inning seemed to reinforce his dominance — inducing weak contact, silencing the roaring Toronto crowd, and reminding everyone why he’s been hailed as one of MLB’s best new-generation pitchers. His ability to handle pressure situations, especially with runners in scoring position, underscored the confidence his teammates have in him. Even after long at-bats, Yamamoto’s composure never wavered, embodying the mental toughness that defines championship teams.
The Dodgers broke the silence in the third inning when Will Smith doubled down the left-field line, bringing in the first run of the game. Minutes later, Mookie Betts, one of the most reliable postseason performers in recent memory, extended the lead with a two-run single that silenced the Toronto crowd and gave Los Angeles a 3-0 advantage. The Blue Jays responded quickly in the bottom half of the inning, as Addison Barger doubled and scored on a George Springer single to narrow the gap to 3-1.
The intensity only escalated as the innings rolled by. Toronto’s young roster, hungry for their first championship in over three decades, refused to go quietly. Their bullpen held strong, while the home fans kept the Rogers Centre electric. Still, Yamamoto and the Dodgers’ defense held firm under pressure, turning double plays and making key stops to protect their lead.
The Blue Jays came dangerously close to leveling the score in the ninth inning. A bizarre sequence unfolded when Justin Dean, patrolling the outfield for the Dodgers, raised his hands after a ball became lodged at the base of the fence — prompting an umpire review. What appeared to be an inside-the-park home run was overturned as a ground-rule double, a ruling that shifted momentum entirely. With runners on second and third and no outs, Toronto’s comeback looked inevitable. But after Ernie Clement popped out and Andres Gimenez lined out, Kiké Hernández turned a double play that ended the game and preserved the Dodgers’ win.
As the final out settled into a glove, Los Angeles players erupted in celebration, while stunned Blue Jays fans watched their championship dreams postponed for at least one more night. “We’re not done yet,” said Yamamoto after the game. “This is what we train for — moments like this, where everything is on the line.”
The Dodgers now stand one win away from becoming Major League Baseball’s first repeat champions in 25 years — a feat last achieved by the 2000 New York Yankees. For the Blue Jays, Game 7 offers a chance to end a 32-year title drought and deliver a national celebration Canada has long awaited.
What Viewers Can Do
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- Watch Game 7 live through official MLB broadcasters and streaming platforms.
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