UPDATE: The Toronto Blue Jays surged back to life, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, leveling the series at two games each. Just hours after a grueling 18-inning loss in Game 3, the Blue Jays showcased resilience and determination at Dodger Stadium.
After the crushing defeat, team leader Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rallied his teammates, reminding them, “It’s not over yet. They gotta win four. Four games. You have to win four games to win the World Series.” Guerrero backed up his words with a crucial two-run homer off Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani in the third inning, igniting the Blue Jays’ offense.
The game unfolded quickly, with the Blue Jays reclaiming momentum and home-field advantage after outpacing the defending champions. Shane Bieber, returning from Tommy John surgery, pitched brilliantly, holding the Dodgers to just one run and striking out six in his World Series debut.
The Blue Jays wasted no time, with Guerrero hitting a towering homer that ended a 13-inning scoring drought. The team capitalized in the seventh inning, scoring four runs and chasing Ohtani from the game. Despite a solid performance, Ohtani struggled at the plate, going 0 for 3 with two strikeouts.
“The Dodgers mustered just six hits, a stark contrast to their previous performances,” said Ohtani. “We’re facing quality arms at this time of year against really good teams. We could do at least the bare minimum and put up some runs.”
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remarked on the Blue Jays’ resilience, stating, “This team is talented, they’re resilient… they came back fighting.” The Dodgers had taken an early lead with a sacrifice fly from Kike Hernández, but the Blue Jays quickly turned the tide.
The victory not only evens the series but ensures that the World Series trophy will be decided at Rogers Centre in Toronto. “I believe in this team, man,” Guerrero expressed after the game. “This team is something special.”
Looking ahead, Game 5 is set for Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, where Blake Snell will take the mound for the Dodgers against Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage. With the series tightly contested, fans are eager to see which team will take the lead in this thrilling matchup.
As the series continues, the stakes have never been higher, making every play critical. The Blue Jays have proven their mettle, and the Dodgers will need to adapt quickly to regain their edge in the championship series.
