Dodgers Force Game Seven of World Series

Despite scoring all their runs in one inning, the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday to force a Game Seven of the World Series.

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October 31, 2025

Dodgers 3, Blue Jays 1

The Los Angeles Dodgers needed one single inning to do all their damage, scoring three runs in the third inning to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night and force a World Series Game Seven.

Game Summary

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The Dodgers scored all three of their runs in the third inning. After Tommy Edman and Shohei Ohtani both reached base, Will Smith laced an RBI double into left field to score Edman. Mookie Betts then recorded an RBI base hit of his own, singling into left field and scoring Ohtani and Smith.

Likewise, the Blue Jays scored their only run in the third inning. Following a double from Addison Barger, George Springer hit a deep single into center field to score him.

What Went Right For Dodgers

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It might not have been a third straight complete game, but Yoshinobu Yamamoto was excellent in Game Six. Across six innings, Yamamoto allowed one run on five hits, striking out six in the process. He has now allowed one run or fewer in four of his five starts this postseason.

In addition, the top of the Dodgers’ order came through one game after the first four hitters managed one combined hit. RBI base hits from Will Smith and Mookie Betts were the only runs mustered by the Dodgers on Friday, but they were all the team needed to win.

Most importantly, the Dodgers’ relief corps delivered on Friday night despite their inconsistencies. Justin Wrobleski, Roki Sasaki, and Tyler Glasnow each combined for an inning of shutout baseball, preserving the Dodgers’ lead and extending the series.

What Went Wrong For Dodgers

The Dodger offense came alive in the third inning, but they managed one hit in the other eight innings. Additional run support wasn’t needed on Friday, but with the bullpen they have, it wouldn’t have hurt. The 5-9 hitters were the biggest culprits for this, going a combined 1-for-19.

What Went Right For Blue Jays

Despite a silenced offense, the Blue Jays’ bullpen did their job in Game Six. Louis Varland, Mason Fluharty, Seranthony Dominguez, and Chris Bassitt combined for three innings of shutout baseball, allowing only one hit in the process.

In his return, George Springer was a bright spot for the Blue Jays on Friday. After missing games four and five, Springer collected a pair of singles while driving in the team’s only run of the game.

What Went Wrong For Blue Jays

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The Blue Jays’ offense had numerous opportunities on Friday, but they couldn’t execute. In the sixth inning, the Blue Jays had runners on first and second with two outs, but Daulton Varsho struck out to end the inning. Two innings later, they had two runners on with one out but couldn’t muster any runs. To finish it off, the Blue Jays began the ninth inning with runners on second and third, only to record three straight outs.

Manager Reactions

With his team nine innings away from a second consecutive World Series title, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wants his team to play with no regrets. “We’re going to leave it out there,” said Roberts postgame. “I couldn’t be more excited to get to sleep and wake up to play a baseball game tomorrow.”

Even though the stakes are high, Blue Jays manager John Schneider isn’t implementing a different approach for Saturday’s game. “It’s business as usual,” said Schneider postgame. “We’re going to be ready to play tomorrow.”

Next Matchup

The Blue Jays and Dodgers will play Game Seven of the World Series on Saturday at 7:08 pm Eastern. Shohei Ohtani will start for the Dodgers, while Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer will become the fourth pitcher in MLB history to start multiple World Series Game Sevens.