Dodgers Even World Series with Commanding 5-1 Win Over Blue Jays in Game 2
TORONTO — The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back emphatically in Game 2 of the 2025 MLB World Series, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 at Rogers Centre to even the series at one apiece.
After dropping the opener to a red-hot Blue Jays lineup, the Dodgers displayed resilience led by a dominant pitching performance and timely hitting. The pivotal hero was Dodgers’ ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who dazzled by throwing a masterful complete game, limiting Toronto to just four hits while striking out multiple batters and retiring the final 20 he faced.
Yamamoto’s command on the mound was clear from the outset, as he consistently shut down Toronto’s potent offense and preserved Dodgers’ leads through every inning. His performance halted the Blue Jays’ momentum following their historic pinch-hit grand slam by Addison Barger in Game 1.
Offensively, Los Angeles capitalized on key moments. Will Smith, the Dodgers’ catcher, played a significant role by contributing a crucial home run, lifting the team and quieting the Rogers Centre crowd. The Dodgers’ bats found opportunities amid a tough matchup against Blue Jays’ starter Kevin Gausman, whose strong start was eventually undone by the Dodgers’ persistent attack into the late innings.
The Blue Jays had earlier adjusted their batting order, putting game one hero Addison Barger back in the lineup, while sitting out Bo Bichette. Despite these changes and Gausman’s solid outing until the seventh inning, Toronto could not overcome Yamamoto’s dominant pitching and strategic defense by the Dodgers.
Defensively, the Dodgers rebounded from a miscue in the early innings and showcased strong coordination, limiting extra-base hits and critical scoring chances for Toronto.
This victory sets up the World Series at 1-1, renewing the tension and competitiveness between the two teams in what promises to be a thrilling series moving forward.
Game 3 will take place in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers will aim to leverage the momentum from this crucial road win.
Key game highlights:
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a 4-hit complete game with dominant strikeouts.
- Will Smith hit a crucial home run for the Dodgers.
- Kevin Gausman gave a strong start but took a tough-luck loss.
- Toronto’s lineup adjustment featured Addison Barger but was insufficient to secure a win.
- The series is now tied 1-1, setting up a decisive battle in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers’ ability to quiet the Blue Jays’ powerful bats and execute in clutch moments was instrumental in evening the World Series. Fans on both sides eagerly await the next chapter of this exhilarating championship showdown.