The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a thrilling victory over the Toronto Blue Jays with a score of 5-4 in Game 7, successfully securing their World Series title defense.
The game’s turning point came in the 11th inning when Will Smith smashed a solo home run off Shane Bieber, ultimately making the difference in the intense matchup.
As tension mounted with runners on the corners in the latter half of the frame, Alejandro Kirk’s double-play groundout sealed the Dodgers’ triumph and dashed the Blue Jays’ hopes of a comeback.
Despite the Blue Jays holding a 4-3 lead in the ninth, Miguel Rojas leveled the playing field with a clutch solo homer off Jeff Hoffman, hushing the roaring crowd at Rogers Centre.
Bo Bichette’s three-run home run in the third inning initially gave Toronto the lead, setting the stage for a nail-biting finale. The Blue Jays threatened in the ninth by loading the bases, but Andy Pages’ spectacular running catch against the wall on a drive by Ernie Clement foiled their chances.
Toronto’s quest for a World Series victory continues as they aim to reclaim the title they last won in 1993.
Published by The Canadian Press on November 1, 2025.
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