The 2025 World Series explodes into Game 7 after Dodgers’ 5-4 nail-biter win over Blue Jays in Game 6. Yamamoto’s gem, Hernández’s game-ending DP seal it. Toronto’s comeback magic falters late. Ohtani walked 5x—intentional. Historic pitching duel heads to finale. Highlights, impacts, betting tips.
Game 6: Dodgers Survive in Toronto
Final: LAD 5, TOR 4. Yamamoto: 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 K—second straight complete game in WS, joining legends like Bumgarner. Dodgers rally 3-0 in 3rd off Gausman (3 H, 3 R). Blue Jays tie 3-3 on Springer’s solo HR, Varsho’s sac fly.
9th: Runners on corners, 2 out. Hernández grounds into inning-ending 6-4-3 DP—ball hits wall base, ruled dead. No run scores. Dodgers advance to Game 7, first since 2019.
Attendance: 49,282 at Rogers Centre. TV: FOX peaks 18M viewers.
Fantasy tip: Stash Yamamoto for Game 7 start—projected 8+ K.
Series Recap: Evenly Matched Epic
- Game 1 (TOR 6-3 LAD): Guerrero Jr. 2 HR, Jays steal home opener.
- Game 2 (LAD 4-1 TOR): Yamamoto CG shutout, Ohtani RBI double.
- Game 3 (TOR 7-5 LAD): 18-inning marathon—Jays walk-off on Bichette single.
- Game 4 (LAD 8-2 TOR): Betts 3 RBI, Glasnow 7 IP gem.
- Game 5 (TOR 3-0 LAD): Yesavage 12 K masterpiece, Dodgers blanked.
- Game 6 (LAD 5-4 TOR): As above—forces decider.
Toronto: 49 comeback wins in regular season, but Dodgers’ stars shine. Ohtani: .320 BA, 5 BB in WS. Freeman injured but contributes.
Impact: LAD eyes repeat champs—first since Yankees 2000. Jays chase first title since ’93 Carter HR.
Key Performers
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD): 2 CG, 1.50 ERA. $325M bet pays off.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR): .350 BA, 3 HR. Postseason beast.
- Mookie Betts (LAD): Slump-buster RBI single in 3rd.
- Trey Yesavage (TOR): Rookie 12 K in Game 5—future ace.
Injuries: Freeman (ankle) limited; Kershaw retires post-season?
Game 7 Preview: Saturday Showdown
Nov 2, 8 ET, FOX. Probable: Dodgers’ TBD (Kershaw?) vs. Jays’ Bassitt. Neutral site? Back to Dodger Stadium if needed—no, Game 7 at TOR? Wait, standard: Games 1-2 TOR (higher seed?), 3-5 LAD, 6-7 TOR. Decider in Canada.
Betting: Jays -130 favorites; O/U 8.5. Prop: Ohtani over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI (+150).
Power rankings: WS contenders only—Dodgers slight edge on pitching depth.
Fantasy & Betting Tips
- Stream: Hernández (clutch DP hero)—hot streak.
- Avoid: Gausman—haunted by 3rd inning.
- Prop Bet: Yamamoto over 6.5 K (-120).
- Waivers: Yesavage—keeper league gem.
- MVP Odds: Ohtani +200, Guerrero +250.
Trade deadline passed; hoard arms for offseason. Game 7: Pure drama—tune in.