Toronto's World Series Hopes Revived as Guerrero Jr. Homers Off Ohtani to Level Dodgers
The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from their draining 18-inning loss in Game 3 with a decisive 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4, squaring the Fall Classic at two wins apiece and sending the series north of the border for the next showdown.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sparked the Blue Jays' resurgent effort with a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, the two-way phenom who had been on a historic tear through Game 3, but was left to labor in short rest after requiring an IV to recover from his marathon outing. Guerrero's clutch shot halted Ohtani's streak of 11 consecutive plate appearances reaching base and gave Toronto the lead for good.
Shane Bieber pitched a composed start for the Blue Jays, allowing one run on four hits and three walks before being relieved by rookie left-hander Mason Fluharty, who shut down the Dodgers' potent lineup. Meanwhile, Ohtani, despite his impressive command, was unable to stem the tide as Los Angeles' relievers struggled to contain the Toronto offense.
The Blue Jays' ability to absorb early blows and respond has been a hallmark of their postseason run, and they demonstrated it again with ease in Game 4, cashing nearly every run-scoring opportunity presented. Bo Bichette and Addison Barger drove in RBI singles through the infield, capping off a four-run barrage that sealed the win.
With the series reset at two wins apiece, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion in Toronto. Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will look to arrest the Blue Jays' surge in Game 5, while Toronto counters with rookie Trey Yesavage in a rematch of their Game 1 matchup, when they chased Snell early in an 11-4 win.
The World Series trophy is within reach for the Blue Jays, and their fans can look forward to celebrating at Rogers Centre, where they last celebrated a championship in 1993.
The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from their draining 18-inning loss in Game 3 with a decisive 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4, squaring the Fall Classic at two wins apiece and sending the series north of the border for the next showdown.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sparked the Blue Jays' resurgent effort with a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, the two-way phenom who had been on a historic tear through Game 3, but was left to labor in short rest after requiring an IV to recover from his marathon outing. Guerrero's clutch shot halted Ohtani's streak of 11 consecutive plate appearances reaching base and gave Toronto the lead for good.
Shane Bieber pitched a composed start for the Blue Jays, allowing one run on four hits and three walks before being relieved by rookie left-hander Mason Fluharty, who shut down the Dodgers' potent lineup. Meanwhile, Ohtani, despite his impressive command, was unable to stem the tide as Los Angeles' relievers struggled to contain the Toronto offense.
The Blue Jays' ability to absorb early blows and respond has been a hallmark of their postseason run, and they demonstrated it again with ease in Game 4, cashing nearly every run-scoring opportunity presented. Bo Bichette and Addison Barger drove in RBI singles through the infield, capping off a four-run barrage that sealed the win.
With the series reset at two wins apiece, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion in Toronto. Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will look to arrest the Blue Jays' surge in Game 5, while Toronto counters with rookie Trey Yesavage in a rematch of their Game 1 matchup, when they chased Snell early in an 11-4 win.
The World Series trophy is within reach for the Blue Jays, and their fans can look forward to celebrating at Rogers Centre, where they last celebrated a championship in 1993.
what's up w/ shohei, did he just get a little worn out after that marathon outing? 
& meanwhile vladimir guerrerro jr is like a superhero saving da day w/ dat 2-run homer 
finally! the blue jays are back in this thing! I was getting worried they were gonna get swept 
. Guerrero Jr's homer was huge! that guy is a beast 
. I love how the blue jays are just absorbing everything and coming back strong, it's like they're not even bothered by those tough losses 
. Bieber pitched a solid game, and Fluharty shut down LA's lineup, nice combo 
. now we gotta see if trey yesavage can keep up with snell in game 5... that's gonna be interesting 
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The Blue Jays are on FIRE! Guerrero Jr.'s homer was INSANE, I mean who else can say they hit off Ohtani?! 
The Blue Jays are so close to winning it all and I'm literally bawling tears of joy thinking about it 
and Bieber just pitched like a pro, so stoked for him too 
and now I'm feeling all sorts of hype about this series going north 
️. The energy at Rogers Centre is gonna be electric if they take it to the Dodgers in Game 5 
. But you know what's got me hyped? The fact that we might actually see the Blue Jays bring home that World Series trophy for the first time in like 32 years 
. And let's be real, Shohei Ohtani is on fire 
. This series is gonna go down to the wire, I'm so hyped! 
Bo Bichette and Addison Barger were on point too 
can't wait for Game 5! 
now it's all about game 5, do u think the blue jays can take it? 
. First off, Ohtani's performance in Game 3 was suspiciously long - he needed an IV to recover? 
Meanwhile, Guerrero Jr.'s homer off Ohtani is just what the Blue Jays needed to get back in this series. But let's be real, it feels like they were waiting for him to hit a big shot all along... 
The Dodgers' lineup was shut down by Toronto's relievers - convenient? 
. Anyways, Guerrero Jr's clutch homer was a game-changer for sure. I'm loving this series so far and can't wait to see what happens next!