Dodgers Edge Blue Jays in Thrilling Game 7 to Win Back-to-Back World Series Titles
In a nail-biting contest that went the full 11 innings, the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4, clinching their first back-to-back World Series titles since 1998-2000. The Dodgers' ninth championship in franchise history marked a historic moment for the team, with manager Dave Roberts boosting his Hall of Fame prospects.
The game seesawed back and forth, with the Blue Jays taking an early lead on Bo Bichette's three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning. However, the Dodgers refused to be silenced, closing the gap on sacrifice flies from Teoscar Hernández in the fourth and Max Muncy in the eighth.
Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth inning after Chris Bassitt's error, sending the game into extra innings. The Dodgers' bullpen, led by reliever Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his third win of the Series, ultimately proved decisive.
In the 11th inning, Will Smith homered off Shane Bieber, giving the Dodgers their first lead of the night. After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base on a double, Rojas grounded out to shortstop Mookie Betts, who started a title-winning 6-4-3 double play. With the game all but over, Alejandro Kirk's RBI single was all that stood between the Blue Jays and another loss.
The Dodgers' improbable victory marked their first repeat championship since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, and their first from the National League since the 1975 and '76 Cincinnati Reds. As for Smith, his walk-off homer cemented his place in the history books as a World Series hero. With the win, the Dodgers made a strong case for their teams of the 2020s to be considered a dynasty.
In a nail-biting contest that went the full 11 innings, the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4, clinching their first back-to-back World Series titles since 1998-2000. The Dodgers' ninth championship in franchise history marked a historic moment for the team, with manager Dave Roberts boosting his Hall of Fame prospects.
The game seesawed back and forth, with the Blue Jays taking an early lead on Bo Bichette's three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning. However, the Dodgers refused to be silenced, closing the gap on sacrifice flies from Teoscar Hernández in the fourth and Max Muncy in the eighth.
Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth inning after Chris Bassitt's error, sending the game into extra innings. The Dodgers' bullpen, led by reliever Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings to earn his third win of the Series, ultimately proved decisive.
In the 11th inning, Will Smith homered off Shane Bieber, giving the Dodgers their first lead of the night. After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base on a double, Rojas grounded out to shortstop Mookie Betts, who started a title-winning 6-4-3 double play. With the game all but over, Alejandro Kirk's RBI single was all that stood between the Blue Jays and another loss.
The Dodgers' improbable victory marked their first repeat championship since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, and their first from the National League since the 1975 and '76 Cincinnati Reds. As for Smith, his walk-off homer cemented his place in the history books as a World Series hero. With the win, the Dodgers made a strong case for their teams of the 2020s to be considered a dynasty.
. The Blue Jays had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, and then the Dodgers just wouldn't give up 
. I mean, Shohei Ohtani is a beast, but his homer wasn't going to be enough 
. And what can you say about Will Smith? A walk-off homer in the World Series is a thing of beauty 
. The way the Dodgers' bullpen came through in the clutch was insane 
. They deserve every bit of that back-to-back title glory 
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gotta get a pic for instagram ASAP 
the Blue Jays were so close 
they just can't catch a break 
Bo Bichette's 3-run homer in the 3rd was pure magic 
but it wasn't enough 
and then Will Smith hits a walk-off homer in the 11th 
. shohei ohtani was on fire though, but those dodgers bullpen guys saved the day 
yamamoto pitched 2.5 scoreless innings and earned his 3rd win of the series 
[GIF of a kid saying "NOOOO!"] 
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He must be totally elated right now 
And can we talk about Will Smith? What a hero! His walk-off homer was like something out of a dream 
I'm pretty sure my friends and I will be replaying that moment for weeks to come 
... I mean, I'm like totally convinced that they didn't even try hard enough to lose, lol! 
Ugh, I don't know, maybe they're actually going to be a dynasty or something? 
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the dodgers really proved themselves as a team, and smith's walk-off homer was insane!!!