Blue Jays Fight to Stay Alive as Dodgers Take Control of the World Series
The World Series action has shifted into high gear in Los Angeles, and what a dramatic showdown it’s been between the Toronto Blue Jays and the L.A. Dodgers. After that marathon 18-inning Game 3—one that tied the record for the longest in World Series history—Game 4 has arrived with everything on the line for Toronto. The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series 2–1, and tonight’s matchup feels like a must-win for the Blue Jays.
Shane Bieber takes the mound for Toronto, facing off against Shohei Ohtani, who’s not just pitching but also leading off for the Dodgers. It’s one of those matchups that baseball fans dream about—Bieber, the steady veteran coming off Tommy John surgery, versus Ohtani, a generational superstar who seems to rewrite baseball history every time he takes the field. The last time Ohtani started, he pitched six scoreless innings, struck out ten, and hit three home runs—yes, in the same game. So expectations are sky-high once again.
Also Read:- GOP Declares Biden’s Autopen Pardons ‘Void’ in Explosive Final Report
- Shohei Ohtani’s Greatness Leaves US Sports Stars Speechless
But for the Blue Jays, things haven’t been easy. The team took a gut punch in Game 3, not just with the loss but also with an injury to George Springer. He left in the seventh inning clutching his right side, and his status remains uncertain. Manager John Schneider called it “hour-to-hour,” but for Game 4, Springer’s officially out of the lineup. That means Nathan Lukes gets the start, and Toronto’s lineup shifts up with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette carrying the offensive load.
There’s also been plenty of buzz about what happened late in Game 3—Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that if the game had stretched into a 19th inning, he was ready to use infielder Miguel Rojas to pitch. That would’ve been the first time in World Series history a position player took the mound. Thankfully for L.A., Freddie Freeman ended things before that wild scenario could unfold.
Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage, Toronto’s 22-year-old rookie, has been announced as the Game 5 starter. Depending on tonight’s result, that outing could decide the Blue Jays’ season. Yesavage wasn’t dominant in Game 1, but he’s shown the poise of a veteran, and Toronto’s counting on him to keep their hopes alive.
Off the field, the celebrity presence has added even more flair to this high-stakes series. Justin Bieber, Drake, and Simu Liu have been spotted cheering on the Jays, while the Dodgers have their own A-list fans—like Chris Pratt, Billie Eilish, and Rob Lowe—lighting up Dodger Stadium. Even the ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar rivalry seems to have spilled onto the diamond, giving this series a Hollywood-meets-Canada kind of energy.
So here we are—Game 4 under the lights in Los Angeles. The Dodgers are feeling confident with Ohtani on the mound, while Toronto is fighting to tie things up and bring the World Series back home. Every pitch matters, every swing could change everything. And with how this series has gone so far, you just know there’s more drama waiting to unfold before the night is over.
Read More:
0 Comments