The Toronto Blue Jays may finally be on their way to their first World Series title since 1993, when they famously won back-to-back championships in 1992 and 1993.
Bo Bichette broke the scoreless tie in Game 7, blasting a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to give Toronto the early advantage.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani decided to intentionally walk Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After an early-inning single from George Springer. Nathan Lukes advanced Springer with a bunt, setting up runners on first and third for Bichette. The two-time All-Star shortstop then connected, crushing a 442-foot shot to center field that sent Rogers Centre into a frenzy.
Addison Barger later added a single but was stranded to end the inning. Still, the damage was done — Toronto led 3–0 with six innings standing between them and baseball immortality.
Max Scherzer has been sharp through three innings, allowing just one hit while striking out two. On the other side, Bichette’s blast chased Ohtani from the mound, as he shifted to designated hitter. Los Angeles turned to Justin Wrobleski in relief, with Tyler Glasnow expected to enter later to handle middle innings before manager Dave Roberts leans on his bullpen.
For Toronto, manager John Schneider will likely ride Scherzer as long as he can before turning to his deep relief corps, including closer Jeff Hoffman.
The Blue Jays are just six innings away from history — but can they hold off the Dodgers who are eager to strike back?