After a tense 3–1 win in Toronto, the World Series comes down to one game. The Dodgers forced a decisive Game 7 tonight (Saturday, Nov. 1) at 8:00 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre, with the Blue Jays seeking their first championship since 1993 and the Dodgers chasing back-to-back titles.

Game 6 recap: Yamamoto deals, a bizarre final play, and L.A. survives

Los Angeles jumped ahead with a three-run third inning highlighted by a clutch, opposite-field knock from Mookie Betts. Yoshinobu Yamamoto answered the moment with six sturdy innings of one-run ball, and the Dodgers navigated late traffic to the finish line.

The final act was unforgettable: with the tying run aboard in the ninth, a flare to shallow left turned into a game-ending, outfield-to-infield double play, as Enrique “Kiké” Hernández charged, threw on the move, and the runner—hesitating off second—was doubled off to end it. It was the kind of heads-up, no-margin play that keeps a season alive.

The series, which already featured an 18-inning epic earlier in the week, heads to a winner-take-all with momentum and nerves twisting in opposite directions.

When is Game 7 of the World Series?

• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

• First pitch: 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT; 12:00 a.m. GMT Sunday)

• Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto (roof status announced close to game time)

Probable starters and bullpen plans

• Blue Jays: Max Scherzer is slated to take the ball, bringing big-game experience and a short leash backed by a rested late-inning group.

• Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani is expected to start on short rest, with the club prepared to be aggressive behind him—multi-inning relief from power arms and quick hooks if traffic mounts.

In a Game 7, everyone is available: recent starters can surface for matchup pockets, and closers may enter as early as the seventh if leverage demands it.

What to watch: pressure points that decide Game 7

1. First 15 pitches for each starter. Both lineups punish early mistakes; the side that settles first gains tempo and bullpen flexibility.

2. Traffic management. The Dodgers have survived by converting soft contact into outs; the Jays thrive when their table-setters force long, high-pitch at-bats.

3. Running game and reads. Toronto’s aggressive base running has created pressure—Game 6 also showed how a single hesitation can flip an inning.

4. Defense on the edges. Outfield accuracy (cutoff choices, throwing lanes) and corner-infield reactions on bunts or slow rollers loom large in a dome environment.

5. Stars vs. depth. Betts has delivered scalpel-sharp at-bats; Miguel Rojas has provided timely contact and steady defense. For Toronto, the middle order’s swing decisions against splitters and sweepers will decide traffic.

Series snapshot and the state of play

• The set has swung sharply: an 18-inning marathon tilted momentum toward L.A., Toronto answered at Dodger Stadium to move up 3–2, and the Dodgers snatched back life in Game 6 with pitching, glovework, and one big inning.

• Offensively, both clubs have endured droughts with runners in scoring position; manufacturing runs—sac flies, ground-ball advancement, hard 90s—may be the difference rather than pure slug.

Where is Game 7 and how to follow

• Venue: Rogers Centre (Toronto). If the roof is closed, expect truer carry to the gaps; open-air conditions can mute some flight depending on weather.

• Watching/listening: Check your local listings or preferred live-TV/streaming package; national radio and team radio feeds carry full play-by-play. Pregame coverage typically begins about an hour before first pitch.

Quick FAQ

When is Game 7?
Tonight, 8:00 p.m. ET.

Where is Game 7?
Rogers Centre, Toronto.

Who’s pitching?
Max Scherzer for Toronto; Shohei Ohtani expected for Los Angeles, with both pens on high alert.

Have the Blue Jays won a World Series before?
Yes—1992 and 1993. This is their first trip back to the brink in more than three decades.

Have the Dodgers won recently?
Yes—they’re aiming for a second straight title and third in six seasons.

Sidebar: What is a “dead ball” in baseball?

A dead ball is a live pitch or batted ball that becomes out of play and no action can proceed until the umpire signals “play.” Common dead-ball situations include:

• Foul balls not caught.

• Hit by pitch (the batter is awarded first base, most runners advance only if forced).

• Interference/obstruction calls stopping play.

• Ground-rule doubles (fair balls that hop over or lodge in the outfield wall), which place the batter and any runners two bases from their positions at the time of the pitch or contact, depending on the rule.

That last case mattered in Game 6: a ball that becomes unplayable under the padding or fencing is dead, runners advance by rule—not at their own risk—often preventing the tying run from scoring.