Blue Jays One Win Away from Title After 6-1 Game 5 Win Over Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays are one game away from their first World Series championship in 29 years after crushing the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. The win, powered by a six-run sixth inning and a dazzling performance from rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage, leaves the Blue Jays leading the series 3-2. All eyes now turn to Rogers Centre in Toronto, where Game 6 is set for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET. If needed, Game 7 will follow on Saturday, November 1 — a night that could crown a new champion in front of a roaring home crowd.

How the Series Turned on a Sixth Inning

The turning point wasn’t a home run. It wasn’t a stolen base. It was chaos.

In the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 5, the Blue Jays sent 10 batters to the plate against Dodgers starter Blake Snell, who had allowed just two runs in 21 innings of postseason baseball before this game. This time, they tagged him for five hits, three walks, and three home runs — including a two-run shot by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that sent the crowd into stunned silence. The Dodgers’ pitching staff, already stretched thin after five games, had no answer. The inning ended with a 6-0 lead, and the game was effectively over.

"It wasn’t about one swing," said Blue Jays manager John Schneider after the game. "It was about patience. They waited for their pitch — and when they got it, they didn’t miss."

Broadcast Details: How to Watch Game 6

Game 6 will air live on FOX at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT, with a pregame show starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream the game through the FOX Sports App or FOX One, provided they authenticate with a participating TV provider. For Spanish-language coverage, FOX Deportes will carry the broadcast.

In Canada, Sportsnet offers comprehensive coverage across TV, radio, and its digital platforms. MLB.TV subscribers with authenticated access to FOX can also stream the game. Radio fans can tune in to ESPN Radio for English coverage or Univision Radio for Spanish.

Outside North America, the series is being broadcast in 203 countries through 44 international partners, including BT Sport in the UK, Sky Sport in Australia, and NHK in Japan.

The Players Carrying the Blue Jays

While the offense exploded in Game 5, the foundation has been the pitching staff — especially the rookie who stunned everyone.

Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old right-hander from Texas, became the first rookie to start a World Series game since 2015 and delivered 6.1 innings of two-hit ball, striking out seven. He didn’t just pitch well — he stayed calm under pressure, even after giving up a solo homer in the third. "He didn’t look like a guy who’d ever pitched in front of 50,000 people," said veteran second baseman Andrés Giménez. "He looked like he’d done it a hundred times."

Behind him, the Blue Jays’ rotation has been a mix of veteran grit and rising talent. Shane Bieber and Kevin Gausman won Games 1 and 4, while Max Scherzer, acquired at the trade deadline, delivered a gritty 7-inning outing in Game 2. The bullpen, though shaky at times, held firm in Game 5 after Yesavage exited.

Offensively, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been otherworldly. In the last five games, he’s hitting .429 with three homers, 10 RBIs, and a 1.321 OPS. "He’s not just the best hitter in the playoffs," said MLB Network analyst Eric Karros. "He’s the best hitter on the planet this month."

Why the Dodgers Are Struggling

The Dodgers, who won 93 games in the regular season and swept their way through the NL playoffs, have looked out of sync since Game 3. Their lineup, led by Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, has gone 1-for-21 with runners in scoring position since Game 4. Blake Snell, once a postseason darling, has now lost two consecutive starts — his first multi-game losing streak since 2021.

"We’re not missing pitches," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. "We’re missing focus. They’re making us pay for every mistake."

The team’s defense has also slipped. Two critical errors in Game 5 led to unearned runs that turned a close game into a rout. And while the bullpen has been solid all year, it’s been overworked — with six relievers used in Game 5 alone.

What’s at Stake — And What Comes Next

If the Blue Jays win Game 6, it will be their first World Series title since 1993 — a moment decades in the making for a franchise that’s spent much of the last 30 years on the fringes of contention. For the Dodgers, it would be their first title since 2020, and their fourth in the last 15 years — cementing their status as the modern dynasty.

Betting odds have shifted dramatically. Before Game 5, the Dodgers were -230 favorites. Now, they’re +190 underdogs. The Blue Jays, once +190, are now -210 to close it out at home.

"This isn’t just about winning a trophy," said Blue Jays shortstop Ernie Clement. "It’s about proving we belong. We’ve been written off since Opening Day. Now? We’re one win away from silence."

Historical Context: The Blue Jays’ Long Road Back

The last time the Blue Jays won the World Series was in 1993, when Joe Carter hit a walk-off homer off Mitch Williams. Since then, they’ve made the playoffs just five times — and never advanced past the ALCS until now. Their 2015 and 2016 teams were built for offense, but collapsed under playoff pressure. This team? It’s different. Deeper. More balanced. And now, one win from history.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, have become the NFL’s Patriots of baseball: consistent, well-funded, and always in the hunt. But even dynasties can be toppled — especially when a rookie pitcher throws with the poise of a veteran and a superstar slugger refuses to let the moment be too big.