Blue Jays Take 3-2 World Series Lead with Game 5 Victory Over Dodgers
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5, with Trey Yesavage setting a rookie record for strikeouts, putting them one win away from the title.
Overview
- The Toronto Blue Jays lead the World Series 3-2 after a 6-1 victory in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, dominating the Dodgers' lineup over seven innings.
- Davis Schneider hit a home run on the first pitch of Game 5, followed by Guerrero Jr's record-tying eighth postseason homer.
- The Dodgers have struggled offensively, scoring only four runs in their last 29 innings during the World Series.
- The Blue Jays are now one win away from their first World Series title since 1993, with the next game at home.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this World Series game with a neutral, fact-based approach, focusing on the game's events and key performances. They prioritize objective reporting of statistics and player achievements, presenting a balanced account of both teams' perspectives without employing loaded language or a discernible editorial slant. The coverage emphasizes factual details and direct quotes.
"Now, 48 hours later, they feel on top of the world, convinced they are the best team in North America, and plan to prove it."
USA TODAY"Yesavage owned it."
USA TODAY"The Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday that moved them within one win of their first championship since 1993."
NPR"Yesavage pitched one of the best games by a rookie in World Series history."
Associated Press"The Jays’ leader then backed up his message by crushing another timely homer Tuesday night, this time off Shohei Ohtani."
Chicago Sun-Times"The Toronto Blue Jays have tied the best-of-seven World Series at 2-2 after a thumping 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four."
BBC News"The Jays’ leader then backed up his message by crushing another timely homer Tuesday night, this one off Shohei Ohtani."
Associated Press"Freeman is the only player in baseball history (regular or postseason) to hit a walk-off grand slam with his team down to its last out AND to hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning or later."
USA TODAY"Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in a World Series classic."
ABC News"The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays with a 6-5, 18-inning win in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, producing a lengthy list of records topped by Shohei Ohtani as they took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup."
Chicago Tribune"Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an instant classic Monday night."
Chicago Tribune"It was that kind of zany and historic night on Monday at Dodger Stadium, where the Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-5, in 18 innings – an instant World Series classic lasting six hours, 39 minutes, with Freddie Freeman hitting a walk-off homer to lead off the 18th and give the Dodgers a 2-games-to-1 lead."
USA TODAY"The World Series Late Show was so good the Dodgers produced a sequel: The Late, Late Sho."
Associated Press"Even among fellow sports superstars, Shohei Ohtani has reached legendary status."
Associated Press"Ohtani hopes he is setting an example of what is possible and doesn’t remain unique."
Associated Press"Freeman’s solo home run in the 18th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays ended a game tied for the longest in World Series history, propelling Los Angeles to a 6-5 win and a 2-1 series lead."
NBC News"Freddie Freeman played hero, launching a 3-2 pitch from Brendon Little 406 feet over the center field wall, just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Daulton Varsho, sending the Dodger Stadium crowd into an uproar and home with the World Series lead."
CBS News"Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an instant classic Monday night."
Associated Press"Ohtani had the greatest World Series performance in Los Angeles Dodgers’ history Monday, hitting two home runs and two doubles, driving in three runs, scoring another three, reaching base a record nine times with four intentional walks, and then watching first baseman Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off homer in the 18th inning of the Dodgers’ 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series."
USA TODAY"The series will remain in LA for Games 4 and 5."
USA TODAY"Ohtani tied a 119-year-old record when he got four extra-base hits."
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FAQ
Trey Yesavage pitched seven dominant innings with 12 strikeouts and no walks, setting a rookie record for strikeouts in the World Series and helping the Blue Jays win 6-1 over the Dodgers.
The Blue Jays started strong with back-to-back home runs by Davis Schneider on the first pitch and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who tied a postseason record with his eighth homer.
The Dodgers have struggled offensively, scoring only four runs in their last 29 innings during the World Series leading up to and including Game 5.
The Blue Jays lead the series 3-2 and are one win away from clinching their first World Series title since 1993, with the next two games to be played at home in Toronto.
While the Dodgers could potentially win the next two games at home, expert opinion and team statements suggest the Blue Jays are favored to close the series and win the championship.
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