Toronto Blue Jays blast past Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 behind rookie Trey Yesavage’s record-setting performance and explosive first-inning homers.
Blue Jays Dominate Dodgers, Eye Third World Series Crown
The Toronto Blue Jays are just one win away from baseball immortality after a commanding 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the 2025 World Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
From the very first pitch, the Jays made it clear they came to take control—and never looked back.
Schneider Sets the Tone Early
Rookie sensation Davis Schneider wasted no time making history. Stepping in for injured leadoff hitter George Springer, Schneider launched the first pitch of the game deep to left field—a 373-foot homer that silenced the Dodger faithful and electrified Blue Jays fans worldwide.
Just two pitches later, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. followed suit with a 394-foot blast of his own. The back-to-back homers marked the first time in World Series history that two players opened a game with consecutive home runs. Schneider’s shot was also the first first-pitch homer in the Fall Classic since Derek Jeter’s in 2000.
Yesavage Delivers a Rookie Masterclass
While the bats set the tone, rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage stole the spotlight. In only his first World Series appearance, the 22-year-old delivered a record-breaking performance, striking out 12 batters—the most ever by a rookie in a World Series game.
Across seven dominant innings, Yesavage allowed just three hits and one run, completely dismantling the Dodgers’ high-powered lineup. The lone blemish came in the third inning when Teoscar Hernández went deep to cut Toronto’s lead to 2-1.
But Yesavage never wavered. He fanned every Dodgers starter at least once and left the mound to a standing ovation after throwing a career-high 104 pitches.
Relentless Jays Keep the Pressure On
Toronto didn’t stop there. In the fourth, Daulton Varsho’s triple set up a sacrifice fly by Ernie Clement, restoring a two-run cushion. By the seventh inning, the Jays broke it wide open.
After Addison Barger scored on a wild pitch and Bo Bichette drove in Andrés Giménez, Toronto extended its lead to 5-1, forcing Dodgers starter Blake Snell out of the game after 116 pitches.
In the eighth, Clement continued his postseason tear with an RBI single—his 11th straight game with a hit—tying a franchise postseason record.
Lockdown Defense and a Historic Finish
Relievers Seranthony Domínguez and Jeff Hoffman closed the door on the Dodgers, combining for two scoreless innings. Guerrero even flashed the leather, snaring a scorching grounder from Shohei Ohtani and recording the final out of the eighth himself.
With the win, the Blue Jays now lead the series 3-2—just one victory away from capturing their first World Series title since 1993.
What’s Next
Game 6 is set for Friday at 5 p.m. in Toronto, where the Blue Jays will have a chance to clinch their third championship in franchise history—on home turf, in front of a roaring Rogers Centre crowd.
If this momentum keeps up, the Jays might not just win—they could make history doing it.
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