Yoshinobu Yamamoto Throws Back-to-Back Complete Games as Dodgers Tie World Series 1-1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a historic pitching performance in the World Series, throwing his second consecutive complete game, a feat not seen in the postseason since Curt Schilling in 2001. His four-hit, eight-strikeout performance helped the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, tying the best-of-seven series at one game apiece. Yamamoto retired the final 20 batters in order and threw 105 pitches, demonstrating remarkable composure after early tension. This marked the first complete game in the World Series since Johnny Cueto's 2015 performance and the first time two pitchers retired 17 or more consecutive batters in a postseason game, with Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman also achieving this. Will Smith contributed significantly for the Dodgers with three RBIs, including a pivotal seventh-inning home run. Yamamoto's use of six pitches and his ability to maintain control throughout the game highlight his dominance and importance to the Dodgers' postseason success.