Dodgers Defeat Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6 Thriller, Force World Series Game 7 in Toronto

Friday, October 31st, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers Defeat Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 to Force Decisive Game 7 in World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their championship hopes alive on Friday night, holding off the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in the 2025 World Series. The Dodgers relied on sharp pitching, clutch hitting, and a dramatic defensive double play to secure the victory on the road in Toronto.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines Again

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, following up his Game 2 four-hitter with another strong performance. While not as dominant as in his complete game, Yamamoto navigated six tough innings, allowing just a single run and scattering five hits. He struck out six batters and walked one, ending his night by stranding two runners in the sixth with a big strikeout of Daulton Varsho. Yamamoto’s remarkable postseason continues as he improves to 4-1 with a 1.56 ERA in five starts, including a 1.20 ERA in the World Series.

Offensive Spark from Mookie Betts

The Dodgers jumped ahead in the third inning with a burst of offense. After Tommy Edman’s one-out double, Shohei Ohtani was intentionally walked for the fifth time this Series. Will Smith made the Blue Jays pay with an RBI double off the left-field wall, followed by a walk to Freddie Freeman. That set up Mookie Betts, who broke out of his World Series slump with a two-run single, pushing Los Angeles to a 3-0 advantage. The hit snapped an 0-for-13 team slide with the bases loaded dating back to the Division Series.

Toronto Fights Back, Dodgers Hold On

The Blue Jays responded in the bottom of the third, as Addison Barger led off with a double and scored on George Springer’s two-out RBI single. That would be the only run Toronto mustered, as L.A.’s bullpen locked down the game. Rookie relievers Justin Wrobleski and Roki Sasaki combined to cover two pivotal innings, with Sasaki escaping an eighth-inning jam by retiring Bo Bichette and Varsho.

Dramatic Ninth Inning and Game-Ending Double Play

The Dodgers’ pitching was tested in the ninth when starter Tyler Glasnow entered out of the bullpen with runners on second and third. Glasnow needed only three pitches to get out of the jam: Ernie Clement popped up to the infield on his first delivery, then Andrés Giménez lined to left field, where Kiké Hernández made a running catch and threw to second to double off Barger for a game-ending double play.

Pitching Matchups and What’s Next

Max Scherzer, a veteran with Game 7 experience, will start the decisive game for Toronto. Scherzer started the last World Series Game 7 in 2019, helping the Washington Nationals to a title. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts could turn to Glasnow as the starter or deploy two-way star Shohei Ohtani as an opener, as Los Angeles aims to become the first team since the Yankees (1998-2000) to win consecutive World Series titles.

The Blue Jays, seeking their first championship since 1993, wore their powder blue uniforms at home for the first time since September, hoping for continued good luck after back-to-back wins in Los Angeles. Toronto’s starter Kevin Gausman struck out eight in the first three innings but ultimately took the loss for the second time in the Series.

In summary

The Dodgers’ blend of veteran pitching, timely offense, and clutch defense forced a highly anticipated Game 7 in the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yoshinobu Yamamoto continued his stellar postseason, while Mookie Betts provided the breakthrough hit Los Angeles needed. The stage is now set for a showdown between Max Scherzer and a Dodgers staff looking to cement a baseball dynasty. Fans can expect high drama and intensity as the World Series reaches its winner-take-all climax.

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