Blue Jays Triumph Over Dodgers 11-4 in Historic Game 1 Victory

The Toronto Blue Jays achieved a stunning victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of the World Series, winning 11-4. This marked a historic moment for the team, as it was their first World Series win since 1993. The matchup took place at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on October 24, 2025.

Historic Game 1 Victory for Blue Jays

This game showcased the Blue Jays’ strategic execution. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage held the Dodgers to just two runs over four innings. Key plays from the offense significantly contributed to the win. One of the highlights was Addison Barger, who made history by hitting the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history.

Strong Offense Breaks Out

• The Blue Jays scored nine runs in the sixth inning.
• This was the most runs in a single World Series inning since 1968.
• Toronto overcame an early 2-0 deficit to dominate the game.

Barger’s grand slam travelled 413 feet to right-center, igniting the crowd. He shared that the moment felt surreal after staying on a friend’s couch the night before the game due to family visiting. Barger’s performance is now etched in Blue Jays history.

Key Contributions from Players

Several other players also played critical roles in the victory:

• Bo Bichette, returning from injury, drew a lead-off walk to start the scoring.
• Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer later in the inning.
• Daulton Varsho provided a game-tying two-run home run against Dodgers’ ace Blake Snell.

Snell’s outing was cut short, marking a significant shift in momentum for the Blue Jays. The team capitalized on a fatigued Dodgers bullpen, with Barger leading the charge.

Pitching Performance

Trey Yesavage, age 22, became the second-youngest starting pitcher in World Series history. He made his impact felt despite challenges. He struck out five batters, setting a franchise record of 27 strikeouts in a single postseason.

Yesavage described the experience as “insane” and noted the boost in confidence he felt from striking out star player Shohei Ohtani.

Looking Ahead

The victory is only one step for the Blue Jays in the World Series. They aim to secure three more wins. The next game will feature pitcher Kevin Gausman.

Manager John Schneider acknowledged the significance of the victory but emphasized the need to focus on the upcoming challenges. He shared his excitement about sharing the moment with former Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston, who threw the ceremonial first pitch.

The Blue Jays’ Game 1 triumph has energized their fans and set a hopeful tone for the rest of the World Series.