Toronto, Canada – November 1, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their World Series campaign with a crucial 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, setting up a decisive Game 7 in the championship showdown. The Dodgers, facing elimination for the first time this postseason, delivered a composed performance on both sides of the ball to keep their hopes of becoming Major League Baseball’s first repeat champions in 25 years alive.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Leads Dodgers on the Mound

Starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto was pivotal in the Dodgers’ Game 6 win, pitching six strong innings and striking out six batters while allowing only one run on five hits. The Japanese ace has been the cornerstone of Los Angeles’ pitching rotation, complementing the Dodgers’ formidable offense despite their bullpen being a weak point this season.

Dodgers Offense Delivers

The Dodgers struck first in the third inning when Will Smith hit a run-scoring double. Mookie Betts followed with a two-RBI single, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead. Toronto responded with a George Springer single that brought home Addison Barger after a lead-off double, narrowing the deficit to 3-1, but could not mount a comeback.

Toronto briefly thought they had tied the game in the ninth on an inside-the-park home run, but video review confirmed it was a ground rule double, leaving the Blue Jays with runners on second and third and no outs. A sequence of infield outs and a double play, highlighted by Kike Hernandez’s throw to second, ended the game.

Spectator Incident Adds Drama

The game also featured an unusual interruption when a spectator scaled the outfield wall with a United States flag before being removed by security, adding a moment of unexpected drama in an otherwise tightly contested matchup.

Looking Ahead: Game 7

With the series now tied 3-3, the championship will be decided in Game 7 on Saturday in Toronto. The Dodgers will attempt to defend their title on the road against a determined Blue Jays team, who are seeking their first World Series victory in 32 years. Analysts highlight the importance of both pitching matchups and strategic bullpen management in the winner-takes-all contest.

Fans across North America are eagerly anticipating the finale, which promises to deliver high-stakes drama and intense competition between two of MLB’s top teams.