The Toronto Blue Jays stunned the baseball world on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with a 6-1 dismantling of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. On the very first pitch of Game 5 of the 2025 World Series, second baseman Davis Schneider launched a home run off Blake Snell, the Dodgers’ 2023 AL Cy Young winner. Before the crowd could even sit down, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — the 26-year-old son of Baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero — answered with a home run of his own. Two pitches. Two runs. The Toronto Blue Jays never looked back.
Historic Pitching Performance by Trey Yesavage
What followed was one of the most dominant pitching performances in World Series history. Rookie starter Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old right-hander from Texas, threw seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just three hits, walking zero batters, and striking out a record 12 — the most by a rookie in World Series history. His fastball sat at 97 mph. His slider was a nightmare for left-handed hitters. He didn’t just pitch well — he commanded the game like a veteran.
"I didn’t think I’d be here," Yesavage said after the game, wiping sweat from his brow. "But once I got that first pitch over, I just trusted my stuff. The guys behind me? They made it easy."
The Dodgers’ offense, which had averaged 5.8 runs per game in the series up to that point, looked lost. They went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Their only run came on a solo homer by Mookie Betts in the fifth — a rare bright spot in an otherwise quiet night. The team’s collective frustration was palpable. Fans booed loudly after a double play ended the seventh inning with two men on.
Defensive Lapses and a Misunderstood Play
Things got stranger in the eighth. With two outs and the bases loaded, Dodgers catcher Will Smith appeared to lose control of a curveball. The ball skipped past him, and Bo Bichette, the Blue Jays’ shortstop, took off for second base — not because the pitch was wild, but because he read Smith’s hesitation. "He knew Smith was trying to spin it back to the pitcher," said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. "That’s baseball IQ. That’s how you win championships."
Some broadcast commentary mistakenly referenced "Ker Fick" — a clear misstatement for George Springer, who had earlier doubled to extend Toronto’s lead to 5-1. The confusion was understandable — the game moved fast, and the energy in the stadium was electric.
Final Out: A Full Circle Moment
The final out was poetry. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Jeff Hoffman, the Blue Jays’ reliever, faced Teoscar Hernández — the former Blue Jay who signed with Los Angeles in December 2023 after a four-year tenure in Toronto. Hernández, once a fan favorite at Rogers Centre, popped up to second base on a 94-mph cutter. The crowd at Dodger Stadium fell silent. In Toronto, fans erupted.
"It felt like closing the door on an old chapter," Hoffman said. "But we’re not done yet."
Game 6 in Toronto: A Chance for History
Now, with a 3-2 series lead, the Toronto Blue Jays return home to Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, for Game 6 on Friday, October 31, 2025. A win would give them their first World Series title since 1993 — a 32-year drought that has haunted the franchise and its loyal fanbase.
The Dodgers, who last won in 2020 and have eight championships total, now face the pressure of forcing a Game 7 on the road. Their rotation is stretched thin. Clayton Kershaw, 37, is expected to start Game 6 — his final chance to add another ring to his legacy. But the Blue Jays’ lineup, now riding a five-game hitting streak, isn’t intimidated.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just about a team winning a game. It’s about a city that hasn’t celebrated a baseball title in over three decades. It’s about a rookie pitcher who went from Triple-A to World Series starter in 11 weeks. It’s about a father-son duo — Guerrero Jr. and his Hall of Fame dad — making history on the same field, decades apart.
For the first time since 2015, a Canadian team has a chance to win it all. And with over 47,000 tickets sold for Game 6 — a sellout — the energy in Toronto will be unlike anything seen since Joe Carter’s walk-off homer in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions
How rare is it for a team to hit back-to-back home runs to start a World Series game?
Only three times in World Series history has a team hit back-to-back home runs to begin a game. The last was in 2001, when the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Luis Gonzalez and Matt Williams did it against the Yankees. Schneider and Guerrero Jr.’s feat is the first to open a Game 5, making it one of the most dramatic starts in championship history.
What’s the significance of Trey Yesavage’s 12 strikeouts?
Yesavage’s 12 strikeouts are the most ever by a rookie in a World Series game, surpassing the previous record of 11 set by Fernando Valenzuela in 1981. He’s also the first pitcher since 1972 to throw seven innings with zero walks and 12+ strikeouts in a World Series contest — a combination that hasn’t been matched in 53 years.
Why is Teoscar Hernández’s final at-bat emotionally significant?
Hernández played six seasons with the Blue Jays (2017–2022), hitting 114 home runs and becoming a fan favorite. His trade to the Dodgers in 2023 was controversial. Facing him for the final out — and retiring him — was a symbolic end to a chapter. Fans chanted his name during the at-bat, a mix of respect and nostalgia.
How does this win compare to the Blue Jays’ 1993 World Series run?
In 1993, the Blue Jays won Game 6 at home to clinch the title. This year, they’re in the same position: up 3-2, heading home for a potential clincher. But unlike ’93, when they had a stacked lineup with Carter, Alomar, and Joyner, this team is younger, deeper, and built on speed and power. The parallels are uncanny — but the roster is different, and so is the city’s hunger.
What’s at stake for the Dodgers if they lose Game 6?
A loss would mark the second time in five years the Dodgers have lost a World Series in Game 6 — after falling to the Red Sox in 2018 and the Braves in 2021. With Kershaw nearing retirement and core players aging, this may be their last best shot for a title before a potential rebuild. The pressure is immense.
Where can fans watch Game 6 live?
Game 6 will be broadcast nationally on Fox and streamed live on Sportsnet+ in Canada and MLB.TV internationally. Rogers Centre will be packed, with overflow viewing parties scheduled across Ontario. Tickets sold out within 12 minutes of going on sale — a record for a postseason game in Canadian history.
Bro. Just watched the replay of that first pitch. Schneider went yard on the very first pitch. No warmup. No mercy. Pure chaos. I’m still in shock.
That Yesavage kid is a beast 😎 I mean, zero walks and 12 Ks? In the World Series? I’m not even mad, I’m impressed.
I dont get why people are acting like this is some miracle. Dodgers had a bad night. Happens.
Honestly? This is why I love baseball. It’s not just stats-it’s stories. A rookie on the biggest stage, a dad and son both making history, a former Blue Jay closing the door on his old team. This is why we watch.
Yesavage’s FIP was 1.87 over 7 innings. That’s elite. His slider had a 42% whiff rate. This isn’t luck. It’s execution at a level rarely seen in postseason history.
Game 6 in Toronto is gonna be insane. 47k tickets gone in 12 minutes. I wish I could be there.
I’m crying 😭 My grandpa used to tell me about ’93. Now my little brother is watching this with me. This means so much.
Funny how the media calls it a 'historic pitching performance' when the Dodgers just forgot how to hit. Also, why is everyone pretending Teoscar’s out was emotional? He was traded. He knew what he signed up for.
Wait-did you all see how Smith dropped that ball? That wasn’t a wild pitch. That was a signal. The Dodgers are in on some kind of deep-state baseball conspiracy. They let the Blue Jays win to distract from the new MLB drone tracking system. I’ve got receipts.
Yesavage is the real deal.
I’m from Mumbai, and I’ve been watching baseball since I was 12. I never thought I’d see a Canadian team this close to a title. The way Schneider and Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back? That’s the kind of moment that unites people across continents. My cousin in Delhi just texted me: 'Is this real?' And I had to say yes.
This is why India needs more baseball academies. Look at that focus. That discipline. That’s the kind of mindset we need in our youth. No excuses. Just execute.
Let’s be real. The Dodgers’ bullpen was decimated by MLB’s new pitch clock regulations. They didn’t have time to reset their mechanics. This isn’t a talent issue-it’s a systemic failure caused by league overregulation. The commissioner’s office rigged this. The 2025 pitch clock was designed to favor power hitters and speed-based offenses. Toronto’s roster was built for this exact scenario.
I just texted my dad. He’s 72 and still watches every Blue Jays game. He said, 'If they win this, I’m getting a tattoo.' I told him he’s too old. He said, 'Then I’ll die happy.' I’m not gonna lie-I’m already planning the party.
The universe is cyclical. 1993. 2025. The same city. The same pressure. The same silence before the final out. We are not witnessing a baseball game. We are witnessing the echo of destiny. The ball doesn’t lie. The bat doesn’t cheat. The field remembers. And tonight? The field remembered 1993.