Blue Jays Triumph 6-1 Over Dodgers: Game Recap (Oct 29, 2025)
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a decisive 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on October 29, 2025. The win pushes Toronto within one game of claiming their first championship title since 1993.
Outstanding Performance by Trey Yesavage
In a standout performance, 22-year-old pitcher Trey Yesavage set a new rookie record for the World Series, striking out 12 batters. This achievement eclipsed the previous record of 11 strikeouts set by Don Newcombe in 1949. Yesavage dominated throughout the game, allowing just three hits over seven innings and issuing no walks.
Game Highlights
- The game featured back-to-back home runs by Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, marking the first consecutive home runs to start a World Series game.
- Yesavage’s commanding pitching included six strikeouts each from his splitter and slider.
- The Blue Jays outscored the Dodgers 12-3 and had a significant hitting advantage with 20 hits in the last two games.
Dodgers Struggling at the Plate
Despite a strong start in the series, the Dodgers struggled offensively, managing only four runs in their last 29 innings. Manager Dave Roberts made adjustments to the batting order, moving Mookie Betts down to third and benching Andy Pages, yet the changes failed to spark the team.
Key Statistics
| Player | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Trey Yesavage | 7 innings, 12 strikeouts, 3 hits, 0 walks |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1 home run, .415 batting average in postseason |
| Davis Schneider | 1 home run, contributing to back-to-back homers |
Upcoming Challenges
The Blue Jays lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and have the opportunity to clinch the title in Game 6, which will be played at Rogers Centre. Toronto can dethrone the defending champions, the Dodgers, and make history as no team has won consecutive championships since the New York Yankees from 1998 to 2000.
Game 6 will feature a matchup between Los Angeles’ RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Toronto’s RHP Kevin Gausman, reflecting the stakes and intensity of the series.
