Thrilling World Series Game 7 Awaits as Dodgers and Blue Jays Battle for Championship Glory

The World Series is headed to a dramatic Game 7 after the Los Angeles Dodgers staved off elimination with a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night in Toronto. In a must-win contest, the Dodgers leaned on a standout performance from ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who struck out six and allowed just one run over seven strong innings. Mookie Betts, who was bumped down to fourth in the batting order due to his struggles earlier in the series, delivered the clutch hit of the night—a bases-loaded, two-out single in the third inning that drove in two and proved to be the difference. Teoscar Hernandez also scored and played a role in the Dodgers' offense, while Tyler Glasnow came on to earn his first save of this postseason, recording the final four outs in tense fashion.

Defensively, the Dodgers sealed the win with a remarkable game-ending double play in the ninth, as Toronto’s Addison Barger was doubled off second base, abruptly ending a potential comeback. Justin Dean’s defensive awareness was spotlighted as a key play that kept the Dodgers’ hopes alive. After the game, Barger admitted to a “bad read” on the final play, which capped off a night of baserunning struggles for the Blue Jays that proved costly in this tight series.

The series is now tied three games apiece. Toronto, aiming for its first championship in 32 years, finds itself in a winner-take-all matchup at home, while the Dodgers are trying to repeat as champions and become the first MLB team in 25 years to do so. The pivotal Game 7 is scheduled for tonight, and all eyes will be on the starting pitchers—veteran Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays and the Dodgers expected to counter with a mix of their bullpen and possibly Walker Buehler or another starter on short rest. Notably, the age and experience of the Blue Jays’ likely starter means Toronto will look for a legendary performance to break their title drought.

There are no major trades or signings to report in the last day, as the focus is squarely on the championship series. On the injury front, both clubs have managed to keep their core rosters intact deep into October, although LA continues to work around some bullpen fatigue, while Toronto’s bullpen will also be in the spotlight for Game 7 following a draining six-game slog.

Playoff race implications are now entirely centered on the World Series, with all other teams eliminated. Betts’ turnaround at the plate, Yamamoto’s dominance across multiple postseason starts, and Hernandez’s consistent contributions are among the notable player performances fueling the Dodgers' charge.

Off the field, league sources have indicated that no major rule changes or front office shakeups are expected to be announced until after the postseason concludes. However, minor league and international baseball is buzzing with anticipation for prospect movement once the MLB season wraps, particularly as teams look ahead to Winter Meetings.

For listeners trying to catch the action, Game 7 is set for tonight in Toronto, promising one of the most anticipated finishes in recent World Series memory. The baseball world will be watching as history is made—either with Toronto ending a generation-long drought or Los Angeles etching its name among the rare repeat champions.

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