Dodgers and Blue Jays Set for High-Stakes Game 3 Showdown in L.A.
After two intense battles under the closed roof of Toronto’s Rogers Centre, the 2025 World Series now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 — and things couldn’t be more evenly matched. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied 1–1, and tonight’s game at Dodger Stadium is set to tilt the balance. Both teams have shown flashes of dominance, and this matchup feels like the real turning point of the Fall Classic.
The Dodgers come home riding momentum after a strong 5–1 win in Game 2, powered by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game masterpiece. That win was a reminder of what makes this team so dangerous — deep starting pitching, steady defense, and timely hitting. Catcher Will Smith summed it up best when he said, “They’re all number ones.” Now, it’s Tyler Glasnow’s turn to keep that formula going. He’s been sharp this postseason, striking out eight in back-to-back starts while holding opponents to just one run across 13 innings.
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On the other side, the Blue Jays will counter with none other than Max Scherzer — “Mad Max” himself — who’s back at Dodger Stadium, where he once starred in 2021. At 41, Scherzer still pitches with the same fire, and after a gutsy performance in the ALCS against Seattle, he’s ready to battle once more. He admitted, “I’m here to compete. I’m here to win.” A win tonight could also line him up for a potential Game 7 start if this series goes the distance.
History says that whoever wins Game 3 often gains a major edge — teams that go up 2–1 at home have gone on to win about 60% of the time. And with this series so tightly contested, every pitch, every hit, and every defensive play will matter.
The lineups remain star-studded. For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman will lead the charge, while Will Smith and Teoscar Hernández add depth and power. For Toronto, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Bo Bichette headline a resilient offense that’s been among baseball’s best since midseason. Bichette, still managing a left knee sprain, will start again at second base.
Both bullpens will also be in focus. The Dodgers’ relievers are rested after Yamamoto’s complete game, while the Blue Jays have a full pen ready, with Louis Varland and Jeff Hoffman expected to take key innings. Toronto might also turn to Chris Bassitt in high-leverage spots if needed.
This World Series already has everything — elite pitching, powerhouse lineups, and storylines that write themselves. The Blue Jays are chasing their first title since 1993, while the Dodgers are trying to become the first back-to-back champions since the 2000 Yankees. Game 3 feels like the moment where one team truly takes control — and under the lights of Dodger Stadium, it’s anyone’s game.
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