Los Angeles Dodgers Triumph in Dramatic World Series Finale

Sun Nov 02 2025 22:56:16 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Dodgers secure back-to-back World Series titles with a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in a nail-biting Game 7, capped by Will Smith's pivotal home run.

In a historic performance, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series title by overcoming the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in an exhilarating Game 7. Catcher Will Smith's crucial home run in the 11th inning propelled the Dodgers forward, sealing their victory and marking the team's ninth championship overall. After trailing early, the Dodgers fought back to level the game and dominate the extra innings, culminating in a celebration of triumph at Rogers Centre.

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles, coming from behind to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 after extra innings in the deciding seventh game.

Catcher Will Smith's home run in the top of the 11th inning broke the deadlock at Toronto's Rogers Centre, and when Alejandro Kirk grounded into a double play with the tying run on third base, it sparked wild celebrations.

The National League champions had trailed 3-0 to Bo Bichette's three-run homer in the third inning but kept chipping away, with solo homers by Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas leveling the game at 4-4 in the top of the ninth.

The last team to win successive 'Fall Classics' were the New York Yankees, who triumphed in 1998, 1999, and 2000.

California edges Canada in epic series

The series unfolded against a backdrop of political and trade tensions between the United States and Canada post-2024 Presidential election, but the big-spending Dodgers ultimately prevailed against the only Major League Baseball franchise from Canada.

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani started on the mound for the Dodgers but encountered difficulties early on when George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set the stage for Bichette's home run.

As tensions rose, both benches cleared after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski hit Andres Gimenez with a pitch, but the match continued without further incidents.

UK viewers were captivated by the spectacle, and the game became notable for its historic significance, with tension rife as both teams battled for supremacy.

World Series reports & results

Game 1: Blue Jays 11-4 Dodgers
Game 2: Blue Jays 1-5 Dodgers
Game 3: Dodgers 6-5 Blue Jays
Game 4: Dodgers 2-6 Blue Jays
Game 5: Dodgers 1-6 Blue Jays
Game 6: Blue Jays 1-3 Dodgers
Game 7: Blue Jays 4-5 Dodgers

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