Yesavage, Blue Jays Take 3-2 Series Lead

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 of the World Series, taking a 3-2 series lead and returning to Toronto with a chance to clinch the title at Rogers Centre. Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage dominated in his second career World Series start, allowing one earned run over seven innings with 12 strikeouts and three hits, earning praise from manager John Schneider for his maturity. The game opened with World Series history as leadoff hitters Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back homers on the first three pitches to put Toronto up 2-0. Dodgers starter Blake Snell was roughed up early as Toronto built the cushion that carried Yesavage. Toronto will host Game 6 on Friday with an opportunity to close out the series, and Yesavage could be available for a bullpen cameo if the series extends to seven games.