Blue Jays One Win Away From World Series Title Behind Rookie Yesavage's Record 12 Strikeouts

Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old rookie pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, made World Series history in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers by striking out 12 batters without issuing a walk, setting a new rookie record and helping the Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory. The Blue Jays began the game with back-to-back home runs from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., marking the first consecutive homers to start a World Series game. Yesavage's dominant performance, featuring a sinking splitter, spinning slider, and overpowering fastball, helped Toronto take a 3-2 series lead and bring them within one win of their first championship since 1993. His record-breaking outing included multiple notable feats, such as being the first pitcher in postseason history with multiple 10-strikeout games before age 23 and the youngest pitcher to strike out 10 or more in a World Series game. The Blue Jays will now aim to clinch the title in Game 6 at home, fueled by Yesavage's historic pitching and strong offensive momentum. This win follows a stretch of dominance by Toronto after an 18-inning loss in Game 3, underscoring their resilience and championship potential.