Blue Jays Strike Back, Tie World Series at Two

The Toronto Blue Jays strike back in Game Four against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a commanding 6-2 vitctory.

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October 28, 2025

World Series, Game 4: Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 2

The Toronto Blue Jays strike back in Game Four, evening the series at two apiece, with a commanding 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Toronto’s pitching staff kept the Dodgers’ lineup in check, limiting their opportunities at the plate. The Dodgers went 6-for-31 at the plate, struggling to generate any offense. Shohei Ohtani withdrew in the seventh, and the Blue Jays took advantage of the bullpen and tacked on run insurance to put the game away.

Blue Jays-Dodgers Game Summary

Kiké Hernandez opened the scoring in the bottom of the second with a sacrifice fly that drove in Max Muncy from third. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. answered back in the next inning with a two-run homer to put the Blue Jays up 2-1.

Blue Jays Four-Run Inning

In the seventh inning, Daulton Varsho singled off Ohtani, and Ernie Clement followed him up with a double. With two runners in scoring position and no outs, Dave Roberts decided that Ohtani’s outing was over and handed the ball over to Anthony Banda.

After the change, Andres Gimenez singled and scored Varsho, and then one out later, Ty France grounded out to second, which was enough to bring home Clement. With a runner in scoring position and the Dodgers already reeling down 4-1, they intentionally walked Guerrero.

Blake Treinen came in next to get the final out and allowed the next two batters to drive in runs. Bo Bichette singled, driving in Gimenez and putting Guerrero 90 feet away from home. Addison Barger drove home the fourth run with a single, putting the Blue Jays up 6-1.

Dodgers’ Late Push Falls Short

The Dodgers were held scoreless for six consecutive innings and could not piece anything together until they were down to their final three outs. Teoscar Hernandez worked a walk, and Muncy doubled, putting two runners in scoring position. The Dodgers only managed to drive in one run, on a groundout to third from Tommy Edman. Louis Varland ended the threat, retiring the next two batters before facing the top of the lineup.

What Went Right for the Dodgers

Deep Start From Ohtani Helps Preserve Arms

Ohtani gave the Dodgers a good six innings, and the Dodgers only used three more pitchers after his exit. On the heels of a drawn-out extra innings match where they expended all available arms, a deep start was important. Ohtani’s outing prevented the Dodgers from overextending their relievers again, providing more flexibility for the upcoming games.

What Went Wrong for the Dodgers

Struggling Offense

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The Dodgers went 6-for-31 as a team, leaving seven runners stranded. Ohtani went hitless, going 0-for-3. Key opportunities to score runs were missed, including a six-inning drought that allowed the Blue Jays to stay in control. They had a feeble rally in the ninth and fell short. They struck first, but couldn’t maintain their fire and flamed out.

In a postgame interview, Dave Roberts assessed the Dodgers’ postseason performance offensively: “We haven’t found our rhythm… It sort of draws dead at certain parts of the lineup and different parts, different innings, different games.”

What Went Right for the Blue Jays

Great Pitching Performance

Shane Bieber gave the Blue Jays a good start, with 5 1/3 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K. After an early deficit, he regained composure and kept the Dodgers scoreless before handing the baton to Mason Fluharty. The bullpen followed Bieber’s outing with a clean performance, combining for 3 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K.

Offensive Execution

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The Blue Jays’ lineup executed against great pitching and took advantage after they reached the Dodgers’ weak point in their bullpen. The star players delivered big-time hits to keep control of the game.

Quick Hits

Max Scherzer and Shane Bieber become the eighth duo (15th occurrence) in baseball history of former Cy Young Award winners to start consecutive World Series games for a club.

The Blue Jays have scored 94 runs through 15 postseason games, 31 more than the next closest team (LAD-63).

Looking Ahead

Win: Shane Bieber Loss: Shohei Ohtani

The series is now even at two and is guaranteed to return to Toronto. Game Five will be a pivotal game for the Dodgers as they could potentially head back to Rogers Centre in a win-or-go-home situation. Trey Yesavage takes the mound for the Blue Jays against Blake Snell for the Dodgers. First pitch is slated for 5:08 pm PDT on Wednesday, October 28.