The Los Angeles Dodgers are not done yet. Facing elimination in Game 6 of the World Series, they held off a late rally from the Toronto Blue Jays to secure a tense 3–1 win on Friday night — setting up a decisive Game 7 in Toronto.
The Dodgers’ victory came down to one of the most unbelievable endings in postseason history. With two runners on in the ninth inning and the Blue Jays threatening to tie the game, Kiké Hernández made a daring play that sealed the win — a left field-to-second base double play, the first ever of its kind to end a postseason game.
“The crazy thing is, I had no idea where the ball was because it was in the lights the whole time,” Hernández admitted afterward. “I just reacted when I saw it come down.”
The moment instantly entered playoff lore, ending Toronto’s hopes of clinching their first championship since 1993 — at least for now. Instead of celebrating like Joe Carter did three decades earlier, the Blue Jays will have to regroup for a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday.
“It’s the two best words in sports: Game 7,” Toronto manager John Schneider said.
Yamamoto Delivers Again
Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto was dominant once more, beating Toronto for the second time in a week. He tossed six innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and showing his signature poise under pressure.
“Yamamoto has been unbelievable,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “Every time we’ve needed him most, he’s come through.”
At the plate, the Dodgers finally broke through against Kevin Gausman in the third inning. Will Smith doubled home a run to tie the game, and Mookie Betts, who’s been struggling most of the series, delivered a clutch two-run single to give Los Angeles a 3–1 lead — one they never surrendered.
Toronto’s George Springer, returning from a sore side that sidelined him for two games, provided the Blue Jays’ lone RBI with a single in the bottom of the third.
The Wild Ninth Inning
Drama struck in the ninth. Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki hit Alejandro Kirk to open the frame, then gave up a deep drive by Addison Barger that lodged into the left-center field fence — a freak play that froze the crowd in confusion.
For a brief moment, it looked as if both runners had scored to tie the game. But umpires quickly ruled the hit a ground-rule double, forcing the runners back to second and third. Roberts immediately called on Tyler Glasnow, who was slated to start Game 7, to finish the job.
Moments later, Andrés Giménez lined what looked like a two-run single to left — until Hernández made the play of the night, gunning down the trailing runner at second base to end the game in stunning fashion.
All Eyes on Game 7
The Dodgers’ win keeps alive their bid to become the first back-to-back World Series champions since the 1998–2000 Yankees. Toronto, meanwhile, looks to win its first title in 32 years.
Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Blue Jays in Game 7, while the Dodgers have yet to name their starter — with both Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani considered possibilities.
No matter who starts, one thing is certain: the October Classic will end in November, and the stage is set for one of the most anticipated Game 7s in recent memory.
