Trey Yesavage Dominates as Blue Jays Move One Win Away from World Series Glory
The Toronto Blue Jays are now just one victory away from capturing their first World Series title since 1993 — and it’s all thanks to a record-shattering performance from rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage. Game 5 of the 2025 World Series turned into a night that will be remembered in baseball history, as the 22-year-old completely shut down the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 6–1 win that gave Toronto a commanding 3–2 series lead.
Yesavage, who only made his major league debut in mid-September, pitched like a seasoned veteran under the brightest lights. Over seven innings, he allowed just three hits, one earned run, and struck out twelve Dodgers — setting a new rookie record for strikeouts in a World Series game. Even more impressive? He didn’t walk a single batter.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider couldn’t hold back his amazement, calling Yesavage’s performance “historic stuff.” He explained that the young pitcher’s command of both his slider and splitter was electric — a major turnaround from his Game 1 struggles. The Dodgers swung and missed nearly half the time they faced him, producing a staggering 44% whiff rate.
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For Yesavage, the night felt surreal. “Hollywood couldn’t have made it this good,” he said after the game. “I’m just very blessed to be part of this.”
The Blue Jays didn’t waste any time setting the tone. On just the first three pitches of the game, Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went back-to-back with home runs off Dodgers starter Blake Snell — marking the first time in World Series history that a team opened with consecutive leadoff homers. From there, Toronto’s offense kept the pressure on, while the Dodgers’ defense unraveled with a string of wild pitches that gifted Toronto more runs.
Los Angeles, meanwhile, looked flat. Their offense, which had already been struggling, managed only one run — a solo homer from Kiké Hernández. After playing 18 grueling innings just two nights earlier to take a temporary series lead, the Dodgers seemed drained and unable to regain their rhythm.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted as much afterward, saying, “You can see those guys finding ways to get hits, move the baseball forward, and we’re not doing a good job of it.”
Now, the series shifts back to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday night. The Blue Jays will send veteran Kevin Gausman to the mound, while the Dodgers will counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto — their most reliable pitcher this postseason.
History favors the team leading 3–2 after Game 5, especially when heading home. Toronto fans are already buzzing with anticipation, knowing their team stands on the brink of something monumental. If Yesavage’s dazzling performance was any indication, this young Blue Jays squad might just be ready to finish the job and bring championship glory back north of the border.
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