Rookie Yesavage Sets Strikeout Record as Blue Jays Lead World Series 3-2

Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old rookie pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, delivered a historic performance in Game 5 of the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, setting a rookie record with 12 strikeouts and no walks. His dominant pitching helped the Blue Jays secure a 6-1 victory, moving them to a 3-2 series lead and within one win of their first championship since 1993. Yesavage's meteoric rise from playing in front of just 327 minor league spectators earlier this season to pitching before 52,175 fans at Dodger Stadium highlights his rapid ascent through baseball's ranks. The Blue Jays also opened the game with back-to-back home runs, providing early momentum that Yesavage maintained with a mix of a sinking splitter, slider, and fastball. Managed by John Schneider and praised even by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Yesavage's performance is seen as a key factor in Toronto's push for the title. Despite his success, Yesavage remains focused on the job ahead and reflective on his unprecedented season.