Toronto Blue Jays crush Dodgers 6–1 in Game 5 behind rookie Trey Yesavage’s record outing and early home runs, moving one win from World Series glory.
Blue Jays Ambush Dodgers, Near World Series Crown
The Toronto Blue Jays stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–1 on Wednesday night, moving within a single victory of their first World Series title in 32 years.
Early Power Sets the Tone
It took just three pitches to turn Dodger Stadium silent. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opened the game with back-to-back home runs off Dodgers starter Blake Snell, giving Toronto a 2–0 lead before many fans had sat down.
Schneider, starting for the first time since Game 1, jumped on Snell’s first fastball. Guerrero followed two pitches later with a towering blast of his own. “You have to be ready when he comes over the plate,” said manager John Schneider. “They both were.”
Rookie Star Delivers Historic Performance (Who Stood Out)
While the bats started the fireworks, rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage delivered a performance for the ages. The 22-year-old threw seven dominant innings, allowing just one run on three hits and no walks while striking out 12 — a new World Series record for a rookie.
“Hollywood couldn’t have made it this good,” Yesavage said, reflecting on his rapid rise from single-A to the biggest stage in baseball. His splitter and slider carved through the Dodgers lineup, leaving stars like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman visibly frustrated.
Manager Schneider praised his young ace: “Historic stuff. He was calm, confident, and completely in control.”
Dodgers Falter Under Pressure
The Dodgers’ defence faltered just when they needed steadiness. In the fourth inning, former Blue Jay Teoscar Hernández misplayed a fly ball that turned Daulton Varsho’s single into a triple. Varsho later scored on an Ernie Clement sacrifice fly.
Toronto added insurance runs in the seventh thanks to three wild pitches, three walks, and a clutch RBI from Bo Bichette, who returned from injury in time for the championship push. Clement’s single extended his postseason hitting streak to 11 games, one shy of the franchise record.
Defining the Moment
The Game 5 win gave Toronto a 3–2 lead in the best-of-seven series, setting up a potential championship clincher at Rogers Centre on Friday. A win would deliver the franchise its first World Series crown since 1993 — and its first in a generation of Canadian fans.
“It means everything,” said Bichette. “To have this opportunity, I can’t even put it into words.”
All Eyes on Toronto
The Blue Jays return home to a city ready to erupt. The Rogers Centre is expected to be packed and deafening on Friday night as Canada’s team seeks its long-awaited title.
“I can’t wait to see what the place looks and sounds like,” said manager Schneider. “We’ve got one more job to finish.”
