Dalton Rushing’s Two Homers Propel Dodgers Past Blue Jays 14-2

The Los Angeles Dodgers got their payback against the Toronto Blue Jays in a wild rematch of the 2025 World Series. They rode a wave of big bats and steady pitching to a 14-2 win.

From the jump, Los Angeles stacked up homers, hits, and runs. They’re still hot after dropping 31 runs in Washington.

The Blue Jays’ bullpen faltered, and their top starters left early. Toronto just couldn’t slow down a Dodgers lineup that seemed to be firing on every cylinder.

Dodgers’ offensive eruption in rematch of the World Series

The Dodgers smashed five home runs and piled up 17 hits. Their lead just kept growing as the night dragged on.

This group can flip momentum fast, especially in a matchup with championship baggage. Timely hits and sharp plate discipline shaped the blowout.

Los Angeles used a balanced attack to overpower Toronto. The Dodgers showed off their depth and turned a hyped rematch into a showcase of versatility.

The offense stole the show, but pitching kept the Jays from ever really threatening.

Stars who carried the night

• Dalton Rushing went 4-for-4, launched two solo homers, and scored after getting plunked. It was his first career multi-homer game, and you could feel the energy.
• Shohei Ohtani added a solo shot—his third in four games. Another spark for the Dodgers’ lineup.
• Theo Hernández finished 2-for-5 with a walk and four RBIs, driving in runs right when they needed them.
• Freddie Freeman chipped in at 2-for-4, walked once, and drove in three. He just kept rallies alive.
• Andy Pages ripped a two-run double, adding to the relentless attack.
• Kyle Tucker reached base a few times, scored three runs, and picked up an RBI with a sac fly. He set the table at the top.

On the mound, Justin Wrobleski worked five innings and gave up just one run on two hits. He picked up the win without much drama.

Toronto’s Max Scherzer lasted two innings, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out two. The Jays’ bullpen just couldn’t hold back the flood, though catcher Tyler Heineman stepped in to pitch the ninth and retired the side in order for Toronto’s only clean inning.

Pitching notes and the bullpen shape of the series

Toronto’s bullpen collapse left them scrambling all night. The Dodgers just kept swinging freely and stretching the lead.

The Jays chased pitches and couldn’t plug the gaps. Los Angeles kept adding runs with a mix of pop and patience.

For the Dodgers, the rotation’s looking deep. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to start Tuesday against Kevin Gausman for Toronto.

This next matchup brings more cross-division intrigue. Toronto needs to tighten up the bullpen and stop the Dodgers from turning small cracks into big innings late in games.

Looking ahead and what to watch

As the series shifts, everyone’s watching the Dodgers’ offense and whether their bullpen can handle the pressure. Their lineup showed off some real depth—Rushing and Ohtani brought the power, while Teoscar Hernández and Freddie Freeman drove in runs.

Kyle Tucker chipped in with some timely baserunning. The Jays, meanwhile, need their starters to step up and their bullpen to find some consistency after Toronto just couldn’t contain Los Angeles’ relentless lineup.

Next up: Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers on Tuesday. He’ll face Toronto’s Kevin Gausman, and honestly, this matchup feels like it could be another wild chapter in this World Series–rematch story.

 
Here is the source article for this story: Dalton Rushing homers twice as Dodgers rout Blue Jays 14-2