Dodgers Force Game 7 with Controversial Win over Blue Jays in 2025 World Series

In Game 6 of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Centre, the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1, forcing a Game 7 for the first time in franchise history. A pivotal moment was a deep hit by Addison Barger that got stuck in the outfield wall padding, ruled a ground-rule double per MLB rules, preventing a potential game-tying run and sparking divided fan reactions. Dodgers center fielder Justin Dean's awareness of this rule and his immediate signal to umpires played a crucial role in preserving the Dodgers' lead. While Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered six strong innings allowing just one run, the Blue Jays squandered scoring opportunities and suffered from questionable baserunning decisions, notably the controversial double play at second base in the ninth inning. The Dodgers' pitching and timely defense proved decisive as they held on despite a struggling offense in recent games. The series will culminate in a highly anticipated Game 7 to decide the championship.