Toronto Blue Jays Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 to Take 1-0 Lead in World Series
Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger (47) celebrates with George Springer, left to right, Nathan Lukes and Andrés Giménez (obscured) after hitting a grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers during sixth inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night to take a 1-0 lead in the World Series. A nine-run sixth inning, highlighted by Addison Barger’s historic pinch-hit grand slam, propelled Toronto to an 11-4 win. Game 2 is on Saturday at 8 p.m. Kevin Gausman will have the ball for the Blue Jays, and the Dodgers will counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
KEY DETAILS
- Addison Barger hits the first-ever pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history
- Blue Jays score nine runs in the sixth inning, including home runs from Barger and Alejandro Kirk.
- Bo Bichette singles in his first postseason appearance after returning from injury
- Daulton Varsho also hit a long ball to tie the game
The Blue Jays have won their first World Series game since 1993 with an 11-4 victory over the Dodgers.
