The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second straight World Series championship after a dramatic 5-4 extra-inning win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7. Catcher Will Smith delivered the decisive blow with an 11th-inning home run, helping the Dodgers become the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions.
Dodgers Rally in Game 7 Thriller
Trailing early 3-0 and again 4-2, the Dodgers staged multiple comebacks to force extra innings. Miguel Rojas tied the game in the ninth with a solo home run before Smith’s clutch shot in the 11th off Shane Bieber gave Los Angeles the lead. The Dodgers’ bullpen, led by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, shut down Toronto’s final push to secure the victory.
Yamamoto Shines Again as Series MVP
Just one night after pitching in Game 6, Yamamoto returned in relief and threw 2⅔ scoreless innings, earning his third win of the series and the 2025 World Series MVP award. His performance capped an incredible postseason run for the Japanese ace, who consistently delivered in high-pressure situations.
Key Plays and Turning Points
- Bo Bichette gave the Blue Jays an early lead with a three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning.
- Los Angeles battled back with sacrifice flies from Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman to close the gap.
- Max Muncy hit an eighth-inning homer to cut the deficit to one before Rojas’ game-tying blast in the ninth.
- In the 11th, Smith crushed a 2-0 slider over the fence to give the Dodgers their first lead of the game.
- The game ended on a dramatic 6-4-3 double play, sealing Los Angeles’ championship victory.
A Historic Championship Run
With their ninth World Series title and third in six years, the Dodgers have cemented their status as one of baseball’s modern dynasties. Manager Dave Roberts, who has led the team since 2016, is now considered a strong Hall of Fame candidate.
Celebration in Los Angeles
Following the championship win, fans flooded downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the team’s historic victory. A championship parade and celebration at Dodger Stadium are planned in the coming days to honor the team’s remarkable season.
The 2025 World Series will be remembered as one of the most thrilling in recent history — featuring extra-inning drama, clutch hitting, and elite pitching performances that defined a true baseball classic.
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