Six Ex-Pirates Propel Dodgers and Blue Jays to 2025 World Series
The 2025 World Series is underway, showcasing the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. This matchup features six former Pittsburgh Pirates on both teams’ rosters. Following an electrifying Game 7 in the American League Championship Series (ALCS), the Blue Jays emerged victorious.
Blue Jays Clinch American League Pennant
The Blue Jays triumphed over the Seattle Mariners in a tense Game 7, winning 4-3. This marked their first AL pennant in 32 years. George Springer, a veteran postseason performer, put Toronto ahead with a pivotal three-run homer in the seventh inning. The Blue Jays rallied from a 3-1 series deficit, characterized by powerful home runs from Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh.
Key Performance
- Final Score: Blue Jays 4 – Mariners 3
- Stadium: Rogers Centre
- Springer’s Home Run: Three-run shot in the 7th inning
- ALCS Comeback: Trailed 3-1 before winning Game 7
Dodgers Dominate National League
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their place in the World Series by sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers, who had the best record in baseball at 97-65, were outscored 15-4 in the series. Milwaukee could only manage one run in each game against the dominant Dodgers pitching staff.
Notable Former Pirates in the World Series
Six ex-Pittsburgh Pirates are making a significant impact on both rosters:
- Tyler Glasnow: A standout pitcher with a 0.68 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 13.1 playoff innings. Glasnow played for the Pirates from 2016-2018.
- Anthony Banda: Lefty reliever appearing solid in the bullpen; allowed one hit across 2.2 innings before the World Series.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Now Toronto’s primary second baseman with a .521 OPS in 10 games.
- Andrew Heaney: Signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers but has not pitched in the playoffs.
- Tyler Heineman: Backup catcher for Toronto, previously spent time with the Pirates.
- Justin Bruihl: Lefty reliever for Toronto, known for his single playoff appearance against the Yankees.
Looking Ahead: Game 2 of the World Series
The highly anticipated Game 2 of the 2025 World Series will take place Saturday night on FOX. Baseball fans are eager to see how the talented squads will perform in this thrilling matchup.
