World Series Game 2: Blue Jays Extend Lead Bid vs Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers snatched back momentum in the World Series with a sharp 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2. Now the series sits at one game each.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s pitching turned heads, the Dodgers’ bats woke up late, and the defense kept Toronto’s offense quiet. Heading to Los Angeles, the Dodgers have a bit of swagger and a clear message for the Blue Jays.

Yamamoto’s Historic World Series Performance

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was untouchable on the mound. The 25-year-old from Japan tossed a complete game and held Toronto to just four hits.

He didn’t walk a single batter and struck out eight Blue Jays. That’s the kind of performance fans will talk about for a while.

Back-to-Back Postseason Complete Games

Yamamoto made some real history here. He’s the first pitcher since Curt Schilling in 2001 to throw consecutive complete games in the postseason.

He needed only 93 pitches to get through the night. Even better, he retired the final 17 batters, showing the kind of calm you’d expect from a veteran, not a 25-year-old in his first World Series.

Pitching Duel Turns in Dodgers’ Favor

For most of the game, it felt like a chess match. Toronto’s Kevin Gausman looked just as sharp, mowing down 17 Dodgers in a row at one point.

The Turning Point: Seventh Inning Breakthrough

Everything changed in the seventh. Will Smith smashed a homer to left, lighting up the crowd and flipping the mood in the stadium.

Right after, Max Muncy followed with a home run of his own. Suddenly, the Dodgers led 3-1 and the pressure shifted to Toronto.

Dodgers’ Offense Comes Alive Late

Yamamoto’s pitching got the headlines, but the Dodgers’ bats finally showed up when it mattered. Smith wasn’t finished after his homer—he drove in two more runs later and ended up with three RBIs.

Capitalizing on Toronto’s Mistakes

Los Angeles padded their lead in the eighth. Toronto’s Jeff Hoffman tossed a wild pitch that let another run score.

Then Smith grounded into a fielder’s choice to bring in one more. By the end of the inning, the Dodgers held a comfortable 5-1 lead.

Blue Jays Struggle to Replicate Game 1 Success

Just a day after their offensive explosion in Game 1, Toronto’s bats went silent. Their only run came from Alejandro Kirk’s sacrifice fly in the fifth.

After that, Yamamoto kept them off-balance. They couldn’t find a way to break through.

Offensive Standouts MIA

The Blue Jays’ big names didn’t deliver. They managed a few scattered hits, but nothing that built into a real rally.

Every time they tried to get something going, Yamamoto shut the door.

Key Takeaways from Game 2

• Yamamoto’s dominance could end up being the story of this series if it goes the distance.
• Streaky offense is still a problem for both teams. Most runs have come from one big play, not steady hitting.
• Momentum shift puts Los Angeles in the driver’s seat as they head home.

Looking Ahead to Game 3

With the series tied and Dodger Stadium up next, things are about to get even more interesting. Los Angeles will try to feed off their home crowd and keep the pressure on.

Toronto, meanwhile, needs to rediscover their offense and take back control. Who knows what’s coming next?

All Eyes on the Pitching Matchups

Game 3 is coming up fast, and everyone’s watching the pitching depth. If Yamamoto steps up and fires up the rest of the Dodgers’ rotation, Los Angeles might just push deeper into October than folks expected.

Toronto, meanwhile, has to figure out how to cool off this Dodgers offense. That’s their ticket to staying in the mix.

Game 2? That was a showcase—top-tier pitching, big bats late, and a real swing in momentum. Now, the World Series shifts out west, with both squads still hungry for the trophy.

 
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