Toronto Blue Jays edge closer to championship glory as Yesavage outshines Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series dreams are on the brink of extinction after a crushing defeat at the hands of rookie sensation Trey Yesavage, who led his Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory in Game 5. The Blue Jays now sit just one win away from securing their first championship since 1993.
Yesavage's impressive performance set the tone for the game, as he struck out 12 Dodgers batters without issuing a single walk across seven innings. The rookie right-hander became the first pitcher in World Series history to achieve this feat. His dominance was matched by the Blue Jays' offense, which homered on consecutive pitches, courtesy of Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Dodgers struggled to contain the Blue Jays' potent hitting, managing a mere four runs across 29 innings since Monday's marathon 18-inning game. Shohei Ohtani's struggles at the plate continued, as he went 0-for-4 with no hits in seven at-bats since reaching base nine times in Game 3.
Toronto manager John Schneider praised Yesavage's performance, saying "I'm kind of blown away by what he did." The rookie's win marked his second start and win for the Blue Jays' postseason run. His teammate Seranthony Domínguez and Jeff Hoffman shut down the Dodgers in relief, combining for three strikeouts to seal the victory.
The Dodgers are now in a precarious position, needing to make adjustments quickly if they hope to avoid elimination. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged their struggles, stating "We've got to find a way to win a game." The Blue Jays will look to capitalize on their momentum and bring home the championship in Game 6 at Rogers Centre on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series dreams are on the brink of extinction after a crushing defeat at the hands of rookie sensation Trey Yesavage, who led his Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory in Game 5. The Blue Jays now sit just one win away from securing their first championship since 1993.
Yesavage's impressive performance set the tone for the game, as he struck out 12 Dodgers batters without issuing a single walk across seven innings. The rookie right-hander became the first pitcher in World Series history to achieve this feat. His dominance was matched by the Blue Jays' offense, which homered on consecutive pitches, courtesy of Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Dodgers struggled to contain the Blue Jays' potent hitting, managing a mere four runs across 29 innings since Monday's marathon 18-inning game. Shohei Ohtani's struggles at the plate continued, as he went 0-for-4 with no hits in seven at-bats since reaching base nine times in Game 3.
Toronto manager John Schneider praised Yesavage's performance, saying "I'm kind of blown away by what he did." The rookie's win marked his second start and win for the Blue Jays' postseason run. His teammate Seranthony Domínguez and Jeff Hoffman shut down the Dodgers in relief, combining for three strikeouts to seal the victory.
The Dodgers are now in a precarious position, needing to make adjustments quickly if they hope to avoid elimination. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged their struggles, stating "We've got to find a way to win a game." The Blue Jays will look to capitalize on their momentum and bring home the championship in Game 6 at Rogers Centre on Friday night.
he's literally unstoppable! i was wondering why the dodgers were struggling so much and now it makes sense - they just cant stop him 
anyway, blue jays are one win away from the championship 
is it possible for them to actually do it this time? i mean, they've been close before but never won 
just watched this game and I'm low-key freaking out for the Blue Jays! Trey Yesavage is like a real-life superhero, I mean who needs a cape when you can just dominate the mound like that? 
And let's be real, the Dodgers are donezo. I love how they're trying to spin it as "they've got to find a way to win a game", like, yeah no kidding, try not getting blown out by 5 runs 
! They're up 3-2 in the series now, and with Yesavage's performance, I think they've got a legit shot at taking it all 
. He's already making history with that 12-strikeout game, and his ERA is looking silky smooth 
. The Blue Jays' offense is on fire too 
! They're homering left and right, and their hitting percentage is through the roof 
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. They need to make some serious adjustments if they wanna stay alive 
. And speaking of stats, did you know that Yesavage's 12 strikeouts put him on pace for the most strikeouts in World Series history 
. Maybe he just needs to get some tips from Trey? 
. the blue jays are so close to bringing that first championship since 1993 and i gotta say, i'm kinda hyped for game 6 
can't wait to see what the dodgers come up with to try and turn it around 
... this kid's got heart and talent pouring out of every pore 
! Now, can they please just bring home that championship? 
. And what about the Blue Jays' offense? They're just as reliant on consecutive homers as the Dodgers are on Shohei Ohtani's magic 
. It's all about hot streaks, folks...
Shohei Ohtani's struggles at the plate are pretty crazy too, going 0-for-4 with no hits in seven at-bats... poor guy just can't seem to catch a break 
. The Dodgers need to step up their game if they wanna avoid elimination ASAP 
. I'm predicting a Game 6 win for the Blue Jays, fingers crossed! 
. The Dodgers are really struggling now, they need to step up their game or it's gonna be a long road to the championship 
. I'm also loving John Schneider's reaction to Yesavage's performance, he's like "Blown away" 
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That Trey Yesavage is a total rockstar! His performance was insane, 12 Ks without a single walk? 
they've been here before and have come back stronger. I mean, Shohei Ohtani was on fire last game, just a bad day now 
, that Trey Yesavage is on fire 
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. They've been building momentum, and if they can keep it up, maybe they'll finally bring that championship to Toronto 
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. And on top of that, their offense is on fire 
! He's like a breath of fresh air for the Blue Jays, bringing that energy and dominance to the mound. The kid's got skills for days 
... I mean, they're not out of it yet, but Yeah, Yesavage was on fire 
. John Schneider must know what he's talking about, this kid's got skills