Dodgers Edge Blue Jays to Send Series to Seventh Game, Toronto's First World Series Game Since 2019
A nail-biting finish at Rogers Centre sent Toronto's World Series hopes crashing down in a stunning upset as Los Angeles Dodgers took the lead and forced a deciding Game 7. The Blue Jays had hinged their entire postseason on this series, with home-field advantage hanging precariously in the balance.
With their backs against the wall, the Blue Jays summoned every last ounce of desperation and grit from their reserves but ultimately succumbed to the relentless Dodgers' onslaught. Tyler Glasnow's masterful performance in relief allowed the Dodgers to pull off an astonishing 3-1 victory.
The dramatic finale unfolded with the Blue Jays mounting a spirited rally that threatened to overturn the deficit but ultimately ended in heartbreak. Andres Gimenez's double play and Addison Barger's close call left the crowd reeling, as Enrique Hernandez sealed the win with a dazzling catch and throw.
"We played a wild way to finish it for sure," acknowledged John Schneider, Blue Jays manager, his voice tinged with frustration. Meanwhile, Dodgers catcher Will Smith reflected on the thrilling conclusion: "Miguel [Rojas] made one heck of a pick; that was awesome."
The deciding game is a tantalizing prospect for baseball fans. It will be the first since 2019 and marks an opportunity for the Dodgers to complete back-to-back championships, matching the storied Yankees' achievement from 1998-2000.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's sterling postseason form continued as he yielded just one earned run on five hits with six strikeouts over six innings. However, a slightly elevated pitch count in the middle innings led to his early departure. The Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman provided a resolute counterpoint, striking out eight of his first nine outs but ultimately surrendering three runs.
In other thrilling moments from Friday's Game 6, Tommy Edman ignited the Dodgers' third-inning rally with a double, which set up a crucial two-run single by Mookie Betts. George Springer's late-inning cameo also paid dividends for Toronto, as he delivered an RBI single that narrowed the deficit to one run.
Game 7 looms large over Rogers Centre on Saturday, marking Toronto's first World Series showdown since 2019 when they edged out the Astros in a thrilling seven-game series.
A nail-biting finish at Rogers Centre sent Toronto's World Series hopes crashing down in a stunning upset as Los Angeles Dodgers took the lead and forced a deciding Game 7. The Blue Jays had hinged their entire postseason on this series, with home-field advantage hanging precariously in the balance.
With their backs against the wall, the Blue Jays summoned every last ounce of desperation and grit from their reserves but ultimately succumbed to the relentless Dodgers' onslaught. Tyler Glasnow's masterful performance in relief allowed the Dodgers to pull off an astonishing 3-1 victory.
The dramatic finale unfolded with the Blue Jays mounting a spirited rally that threatened to overturn the deficit but ultimately ended in heartbreak. Andres Gimenez's double play and Addison Barger's close call left the crowd reeling, as Enrique Hernandez sealed the win with a dazzling catch and throw.
"We played a wild way to finish it for sure," acknowledged John Schneider, Blue Jays manager, his voice tinged with frustration. Meanwhile, Dodgers catcher Will Smith reflected on the thrilling conclusion: "Miguel [Rojas] made one heck of a pick; that was awesome."
The deciding game is a tantalizing prospect for baseball fans. It will be the first since 2019 and marks an opportunity for the Dodgers to complete back-to-back championships, matching the storied Yankees' achievement from 1998-2000.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's sterling postseason form continued as he yielded just one earned run on five hits with six strikeouts over six innings. However, a slightly elevated pitch count in the middle innings led to his early departure. The Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman provided a resolute counterpoint, striking out eight of his first nine outs but ultimately surrendering three runs.
In other thrilling moments from Friday's Game 6, Tommy Edman ignited the Dodgers' third-inning rally with a double, which set up a crucial two-run single by Mookie Betts. George Springer's late-inning cameo also paid dividends for Toronto, as he delivered an RBI single that narrowed the deficit to one run.
Game 7 looms large over Rogers Centre on Saturday, marking Toronto's first World Series showdown since 2019 when they edged out the Astros in a thrilling seven-game series.
i mean they had home field advantage and it just slipped away from them. dodgers were so clutch though 
tyler glasnow was on fire in relief, that guy's gotta be the real MVP now 
. anyway, game 7 is gonna be lit 
can't wait to see what these teams are capable of. think we're looking at a dodgers blueshirt celebrating soon 
. Tyler Glasnow was on fire though, that relief performance was insane 
. And man, that final play from Enrique Hernandez was clutch 
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! They were so close to taking that series lead but ultimately came up short. I mean, Tyler Glasnow is a total stud pitcher - he completely shut down the Jays offense and sealed the win for LA.
, especially with the Blue Jays fighting to come out on top and their fans going wild. And can we talk about those last-minute plays? Andres Gimenez's double play was CRAZY 
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it's gonna be so intense for game 7 can't wait to see what happens 
I mean, I know it was a close game, but come on, Dodgers pulled it off and now it's Game 7! That's what playoffs are all about, folks! 
And don't even get me started on Tyler Glasnow, that guy is a beast in relief! 
it's like, so rich and creamy... anyway, back to baseball... did you see that game last night? the dodgers' bullpen is on point 
but hey, game 7 is gonna be lit 
. I mean, you've got to give those Dodgers credit, they just kept coming at the Blue Jays and wore them down 
️. Tyler Glasnow was on fire in relief and really turned the game around for LA 
. The tension is already building up, and I think it's anyone's game from here point onwards 
. Toronto needs to regroup and come out swinging if they wanna have any hope of taking down the Dodgers 
. Can we expect a thrilling conclusion or will it be another heartbreak like Friday night? Only time will tell 
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can't believe they went into game 6 down and still managed to win it 
. I mean, Tyler Glasnow was on fire out of relief, but that last rally by the Blue Jays had me on the edge of my seat... or should I say, my couch? 
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Just kidding, sort of 
. Seriously though, I'd love to see some more analysis on his stats and performance 