Los Angeles Dodgers face Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Centre, 8 p.m. ET on FOX. First repeat bid for Dodgers since 2000 Yankees; Jays chase first title since 1993. Chris Bassitt (TOR) vs. TBD (LAD—Kershaw possible farewell). Series tied 3-3 after epic swings.
Series Recap
- Game 1 (TOR 11-4 LAD): Barger grand slam, 9-run 6th.
- Game 2 (LAD 5-1 TOR): Yamamoto CG shutout.
- Game 3 (LAD 6-5 TOR, 18 inn): Freeman walk-off HR.
- Game 4 (TOR 6-2 LAD): Jays rebound.
- Game 5 (TOR 6-1 LAD): Yesavage 12 K rookie gem.
- Game 6 (LAD 3-1 TOR): Hernández 9th-inning DP strands bases loaded.
Attendance: 49K+ nightly. Viewership: Up 12% YOY.
Key Matchups
- Bassitt: 3.45 ERA, 167 IP. Strong vs. lefties (.220 opp BA).
- Dodgers Starter: Kershaw (ankle) or bullpen day? Yamamoto ineligible.
- Ohtani: .320 BA, 5 IBB. Intentional walks record threat.
- Guerrero Jr.: .350, 3 HR. Postseason .420 slug.
Bullpens: LAD 2.10 ERA series; TOR 3.86.
Impacts & Storylines
- Repeat History: Dodgers last in ’78-’79? No—first since NYY.
- Canada Drought: Jays last Canadian champ ’93.
- Retirements: Kershaw, Freeman legacy on line.
- Rookie Shine: Yesavage, Castle (minor call-up?).
Weather: Dome. Ump: Hoberg (95% accuracy).
Betting & Fantasy
- Moneyline: TOR -130, LAD +110.
- O/U: 8.5 (-110).
- Props: Ohtani 1.5+ hits/RBI (+150); Vlad HR (+300); Bassitt 5.5+ K (-120).
- MVP Odds: Guerrero +200, Ohtani +250, Yamamoto +400 (if relief).
Fantasy: Stream TOR relievers; Ohtani must-start.
Power Rankings: Even—TOR home, LAD experience.
Game 7 decides 2025 champ—baseball’s ultimate stage.
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