Blue Jays lead Dodgers 3-2 in World Series returning to Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of winning the 2025 World Series after a decisive 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, stifling the Dodgers' offense and helping Toronto become the first team to start a World Series game with back-to-back home runs. The Blue Jays are poised to end a 32-year championship drought dating back to 1993, with hopes of a historic walk-off home run reminiscent of Joe Carter's iconic 1993 moment. Despite the Dodgers' resilience and confidence heading into the elimination Game 6, history and recent performance favor the Blue Jays, who will host the upcoming games at Rogers Centre. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and players like Will Smith acknowledge the high stakes and their need to fight back, but the bullpen struggles and offensive challenges remain significant hurdles. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers players emphasize focusing on the next game, underscoring the pressure facing the defending champions as they attempt to stave off elimination.