Blue Jays Dominate Dodgers 11-4 in Historic World Series Game 1 Victory

The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a dominant 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, exploiting the Dodgers' bullpen weaknesses and showcasing their deep lineup. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage impressed as the first rookie starter in a World Series since 2006, while the Dodgers' bullpen struggled significantly, with Blake Snell allowing five runs before exiting with the bases loaded. The Blue Jays' offense was fueled by notable contributions from role players like pinch-hitter Addison Barger, who hit the first-ever World Series pinch-hit grand slam, and catcher Alejandro Kirk, who added a two-run homer during a historic nine-run inning. Despite the star power of the Dodgers' lineup, including Shohei Ohtani's postseason home run, the Blue Jays' depth and timely hitting overwhelmed Los Angeles. The game marked the most runs scored in a single World Series inning since 1968 and ended with a raucous standing ovation from the home crowd, energized by Toronto's first World Series game in Canada in 32 years. The Dodgers must address their bullpen issues as they look to defend their title in the upcoming games.