Blue Jays Lead Series 3-2 Following Impressive Victory

The Toronto Blue Jays are just one win away from securing their third World Series title in franchise history after an impressive 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the 2025 Fall Classic. With this win, the Blue Jays now hold a 3-2 lead in the series.

Star players Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage shone brightly in this pivotal match-up. Guerrero set the tone early with a solo home run in the top of the first inning, marking his eighth homer of the postseason and tying him for the second-most home runs in a single playoff run. His powerful swing came back-to-back with teammate Davis Schneider's home run, bolstering Toronto's early lead.

Trey Yesavage, making waves as a rookie, showcased his remarkable talent by pitching seven solid innings, allowing only one run while striking out an impressive 12 batters. This performance set a new World Series rookie record, and notably, he achieved this without issuing any walks and only allowing three hits. The only run Yesavage surrendered came from a solo homer by Kiké Hernández in the third inning, which momentarily brought the Dodgers within one run.

The Blue Jays responded quickly, with Ernie Clement's sacrifice fly extending the lead to 3-1. A wild pitch from Dodgers reliever Edgardo Henriquez gave Toronto an additional run in the seventh inning, followed by a key RBI single from Bo Bichette that pushed the score to 5-1. Isiah Kiner-Falefa capped off the scoring for Toronto in the eighth with another RBI single, solidifying their grip on the game.

This victory was a result of incredible teamwork, as eight different Blue Jays contributed to their nine total hits, showcasing the depth of their lineup. Looking ahead, Toronto is poised to clinch the championship in Game 6, scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. ET.