Blue Jays Dominate Dodgers 11-4 in World Series Game 1

The Toronto Blue Jays stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 11-4 victory in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, highlighted by a historic offensive outburst including Addison Barger's first-ever pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history. The pivotal nine-run sixth inning also featured a two-run homer by Alejandro Kirk and timely hitting throughout the lineup, propelling Toronto to a commanding lead. Dodgers ace Blake Snell struggled against the Jays' contact-heavy approach, unable to find his usual strikeout groove and exiting after five-plus innings. The Blue Jays, who were underdogs entering the series, showed resilience after falling behind early and capitalized on a weak Dodgers bullpen, showcasing depth and patience at the plate. Notably, Daulton Varsho's two-run homer helped spark the comeback, while Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer for Los Angeles, facing boos from Toronto fans due to his signing with the Dodgers. With the momentum firmly in Toronto's favor, Game 2 is set to continue at Rogers Centre, where the Blue Jays aim to build on their first World Series win since 1993.