Blue Jays Make History with Back-to-Back Home Runs in World Series Game 5

The 2025 World Series has set up a decisive Game 7 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, with the Dodgers aiming for their second consecutive title. A key focus is on containing Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has been outstanding throughout the postseason and the World Series, though the Dodgers have somewhat limited his impact so far. In Game 5, Davis Schneider and Guerrero Jr. made history by hitting back-to-back home runs to start the game, the first time in World Series history this feat was achieved, helping the Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over Dodgers ace Blake Snell. Guerrero Jr.'s power display, combined with strategic hitting and pitching adjustments by the Blue Jays, has kept the series highly competitive. The Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle the pressure of Game 7 despite the Blue Jays' momentum. Overall, the series has been marked by historic performances and strategic battles, with the final game promising to be a high-stakes showdown.