Dodgers Turn to Ohtani in Game 7

The Los Angeles Dodgers forced a winner‑take‑all Game 7 by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, capped by a key play from Kiké Hernández. Manager Dave Roberts said the club plans to start Shohei Ohtani on three days' rest in Game 7, preserving his DH spot under the two‑way rule and keeping him available as an opener, reliever or closer. That decision preserves roster flexibility — Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto remain available from an otherwise largely intact staff. Toronto is expected to counter with veteran Max Scherzer and has fresh options like 22‑year‑old Trey Yesavage, setting up a pitching-focused finale. Los Angeles's offense has sputtered all series (.201 team average) with Mookie Betts struggling and outfielder Andy Pages in a prolonged slump, while pitching — including Yamamoto's strong outing and Blake Snell's Game 5 collapse after back‑to‑back leadoff homers — has largely decided outcomes.