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After falling victim to a barrage of hits and home runs during a bullpen meltdown in Game 1, the Los Angeles Dodgers were in desperate need for a steady showing from its arms in Game 2.
They needed not fret, however. Their highest-profile twirler, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, sparkled beneath the glint Rogers Centre spotlight, recording a complete game four-hitter. Yamamoto’s showcase, coupled with strong offensive outbursts by Will Smith and Max Muncy, pushed the Dodgers to a 5-1 on Saturday night to level the World Series at one game apiece.
Yamamoto was a force on the mound, whiffing eight batters while retiring each of the last 18 hitters he faced.
Smith lit the fire with an RBI single in the first inning. He added to his exploits with a go-ahead home run in the top of the seventh.
Yamamoto’s dominance ensured that Smith’s homer was all that was needed to secure the win.
The Sporting News tracked live updates from Game 2 between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. Below are highlights, analysis and more from Yamamoto’s gem.
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World Series live updates, highlights from Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 2
(All times Eastern)
End of ninth inning
10:30 p.m.: Yamamoto shuts the door! The Dodgers down the Blue Jays behind the Japanese sensation’s complete game.
End of seventh inning
9:57 p.m.: HOME RUN! Los Angeles doubles its advantage courtesy of a Max Muncy dinger.
Max Muncy watches it fly!
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— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2025
Dodgers 3, Blue Jays 1
9:51 p.m. HOME RUN! After retiring 17 batters in a row, Gausman’s reign of dominance comes to a close. Smith destroyed an inside fastball and sent it into the right field bleacher as the Dodgers take the lead.
Will Smith knew he got that one 😤 pic.twitter.com/7CaTs3ishq
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2025
Dodgers 2, Blue Jays 1
End of fourth inning
9:20 p.m.: Yamamoto sets the Blue Jays aside in order. The starting pitchers have come to play through four.
9:12 p.m.: Gausman sends the Dodgers packing with a barrage of strikes. To the bottom of the fourth we go…
End of third inning
9:05 p.m.: A grounder brings the third frame to a conclusion.
9:04 p.m.: RUN SCORED! Kirk adds to his World Series exploits with a timely sacrifice fly to bring Springer home and level the score at one run apiece.
Blue Jays tie the game!
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— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2025
Dodgers 1, Blue Jays 1
9:03 p.m.: After Springer got on via an hit by pitch and Guerrero exploded on a misplaced Yamamoto effort, the Blue Jays have runners at first and third with none away.
8:55 p.m.: Nothing comes of the Ohtani’s second trip up to bat. The score remains unchanged since Los Angeles’ opening inning flourish.
End of second inning
8:51 p.m.: Freeman’s error comes to nothing as the Blue Jays retire in order.
8:47 p.m.: Freeman whiffs on Ernie Clement’s infield pop-up! He’ll take to first on the error.
8:45 p.m.: Three up, three down for the Dodgers in the top of the second.
End of first inning
8:34 p.m.: Yamamoto gets out the inning unscathed! He whiffs Guerrero and Daulton Varsho as the Dodgers keep their advantage intact.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto drops in the curveball to work out of the jam!
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— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2025
8:26 p.m.: Lukes adds to the joy with a bloop single. It wasn’t enough for Springer to get home. But he sits at third with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. up to the plate.
8:25 p.m.: Springer rips one into right field for a double. Nice start for the Blue Jays here.
8:24 p.m.: Yamamoto meets George Springer to start things here.
8:20 p.m.: Gausman gets out the frame courtesy of a Teoscar Hernandez strikeout. Onto the bottom half we go.
8:18 p.m.: RUN SCORED! Los Angeles kicks off the scoring via a Will Smith single that brings Freeman around.
Will Smith drives in Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers strike first in Game 2!
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— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2025
Dodgers 1, Blue Jays 0
8:17 p.m.: Freddie Freeman laces a breaking ball into left field and strides into second for a double. The Dodgers have a runner in scoring position with two outs in the first.
8:12 p.m.: Ohtani flies out to right field. Gausman wins his first battle of the night.
8:11p.m.: And here we go! Gausman faces off against Shohei Ohtani to start tonight’s contest. What a way to kick things off!
7:00 p.m.: As for the Blue Jays, they’ll turn the ball over to Kevin Gausman. The two-time All-Star enjoyed another solid campaign in 2025, posting a 3.59 ERA with 189 strikeouts across 193.0 innings.
6:30 p.m.: Los Angeles’ bullpen was the story of Friday night’s game. The Dodgers aren’t looking for a repeat. Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the ball.
6:00 p.m.: Here’s a look at the Dodgers and Blue Jays’ starting lineups ahead of Game 2. Toronto swaps out Davis Schneider, Bo Bichette and Myles Straw in favor of Nathan Lukes, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Game 1 hero Addison Barger. No changes for Los Angeles.
Game 2.
Tonight’s #WorldSeries Dodgers lineup at Blue Jays: pic.twitter.com/JSireURYvX
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 25, 2025
Keep it going. #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/6RN6fgSseq
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 25, 2025
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Where to watch the 2025 World Series
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT
First pitch for Game 2 of the World Series is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Fox’s game coverage begins an hour earlier (7 p.m. ET) with the pregame show featuring Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz.
What channel is Dodgers vs. Blue Jays on today?
- TV channel (U.S.): Fox, FS1
- TV channel (Canada): Sportsnet
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (free trial)
Game 2 of the World Series will be on Fox and FS1. Play-by-play announcer Joe Davis and Hall of Famer John Smoltz are on the call for Fox along with reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci, offering musings from Los Angeles and Toronto’s dugouts.
MLB fans can live stream every game of the World Series with the Fox Sports app or on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users (U.S. only).
In Canada, the game will be broadcast on Sportsnet.
MORE WORLD SERIES HISTORY:
World Series schedule 2025
Friday, Oct. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 4: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers* | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 6: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays* | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, Nov. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 7: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays* | 8:00 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
