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World Series 2025 final score: Trey Yesavage throws gem vs. Dodgers to put Blue Jays on brink of title

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Trey Yesavage did it again.

The Toronto Blue Jays rookie starter has been a revelation in the playoffs, and he threw another great game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 as Toronto won the game 6-1.

The Blue Jays opened the game with a bang, with Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero hitting back-to-back homers in the first inning before Blake Snell recorded an out. It turns out that would be all Yesavage needed to get Toronto’s third win of the series.

Yesavage allowed a Kiké Hernández home run in the third inning, which cut the lead to 2-1, but he was outstanding otherwise. The 22-year-old produced 12 strikeouts, which is now the most for a rookie in a World Series game in MLB history, and his second ten-strikeout game of the postseason.

In his final line, Yesavage went seven innings, allowing one run, three hits, and no walks with 12 strikeouts.

Opposing Yesavage was Snell, who had a solid performance, but was let down by his defense and bullpen in the end. Snell left the game allowing five runs in 6.2 innings, but one was due to a misplay by Teoscar Hernandez, and the last two came after Edgardo Henriquez allowed both to score in the seventh inning.

The Dodgers’ offense remained quiet, as the top four hitters combined for just one hit and eight strikeouts in 15 plate appearances. For Los Angeles to survive this series, the team will need its offense to breakout in Toronto.

Now, the Blue Jays are one win away from their first title since 1993, and the Dodgers need to win two games on the road to secure their repeat.

The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Blue Jays vs. Dodgers in Game 5 of the 2025 World Series. Here’s what happened.

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Blue Jays vs. Dodgers final score

 

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World Series updates, highlights from Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 5

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Final: Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 2

11:12 p.m.: FINAL! Jeff Hoffman comes in an works a scoreless ninth, putting the Blue Jays one win away from a championship.

11:01 p.m.: Blake Treinen comes in and works an easy top of the ninth, the Dodgers’ first 1-2-3 inning since the sixth.

End of eighth inning: Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 1

10:54 p.m.: Ohtani grounds out on the first pitch he sees, ending the inning.

10:52 p.m.: Seranthony Dominguez gets the first two batters he faces, but walks Alex Call to get Ohtani up.

Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 1

10:41 p.m.: The Blue Jays get another run on an Isiah Kiner-Falefa single, making the score 6-1.

End of seventh inning: Blue Jays 5, Dodgers 1

10:33 p.m.: Yesavage induces a double play to end the seventh inning, and likely his night. He’s now thru seven innings allowing just one run.

10:29 p.m.: Yesavage gets Freeman to strikeout to open the seventh, giving him a cool dozen.

10:25 p.m.: Banda gets Varsho to ground out, but the damage is done.

10:22 p.m.: Henriquez’s night is done after walking Kirk, as he failed to record an out. Anthany Banda now enters.

Blue Jays 5, Dodgers 1

10:19 p.m.: Now Bo Bichette singles to score Gimenez from second to open up a four-run lead.

Blue Jays 4, Dodgers 1

10:17 p.m.: Edgardo Henriquez walks Guerrero, and on the fourth ball he throws a passed ball that allows Barger to score. 

10:12 p.m.: Snell walks Gimenez but strikes out Schneider to get two outs. That will end his out as a new pitcher will face Guerrero.  

10:03 p.m.: Addison Barger opens the inning with a single, then moves to second on a wild pitch.

End of sixth inning: Blue Jays 3, Dodgers 1

9:56 p.m.: Another clean inning for Yesavage means he is now thru six innings while allowing just one run.

9:54 p.m.: With a strikeout of Will Smith, Yesavage now has 11 strikeouts, tying a World Series rookie record with Don Newcombe in 1949

9:49 p.m.: An easy 1-2-3 inning for Snell as he has settled the Blue Jays’ offense down.

End of fifth inning: Blue Jays 3, Dodgers 1

9:42 p.m.: Yesavage picks up strikeout No. 10  to end the fifth inning, as he is now through five strong.

9:33 p.m.: Snell gets Guerrero to ground into a double play, which helps him escape the inning unharmed.

9:29 p.m.: Davis Schneider takes a walk on a 3-2 count, getting a man on for Guerrero.

End of fourth inning: Blue Jays 3, Dodgers 1

9:24 p.m.: Tommy Edman pops out to strand the runners and end the threat.

9:22 p.m.: The Dodgers get two men on with two outs after Freddie Freeman is hit by a pitch and Teoscar singles.

9:15 p.m.: Snell limits Toronto to just that one run, but it could prove to be a costly error.

Blue Jays 3, Dodgers 1

9:09 p.m.: Ernie Clement drives Varsho in on a sac fly to re-take a two-run lead.

9:08 p.m.: Daulton Varsho triples down the right field line to open the fourth on a ball that gets by Teoscar Hernandez.

End of third inning: Blue Jays 2, Dodgers 1

9:03 p.m.: Yesavage strikes out Ohtani to end the inning, keeping the Dodgers further off the board.

Blue Jays 2, Dodgers 1

8:59 p.m.: HOME RUN! Kiké Hernández gets the Dodgers on the board with a solo blast, cutting the Blue Jays’ lead in half.

8:53 p.m.: Snell works around the walk as he is starting to settle in a bit.

8:49 p.m.: After striking out Schneider to open the third, Snell walks Guerrero to put a man on.

End of second inning: Blue Jays 2, Dodgers 0

8:43 p.m.: Yesavage strikes out the side in the second, making it four consecutive strikeouts overall. 

8:34 p.m.: Snell allows a single but otherwise keeps the Blue Jays off the board for a scoreless top of the second.

End of first inning: Blue Jays 2, Dodgers 0

8:27 p.m.: Trey Yesavage sets the Dodgers down in order to open his Game 5.

8:21 p.m.: This marks the first time in MLB history that a team hit back-to-back home runs to open a world series game.

8:19 p.m.: Blake Snell keeps the damage there, but the Blue Jays are thrilled with their early 2-0 lead.

Blue Jays 2, Dodgers 0

8:12 p.m.: HOME RUN! Now Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits one out and Toronto is on fire.

Blue Jays 1, Dodgers 0

8:10 p.m.: HOME RUN! Davis Schneider hits the first pitch of the game out and the Blue Jays open the game with a 1-0 lead.

8:02 p.m.: We are moments away from the start of Game 5 to see who takes a 3-2 series lead.

7:40 p.m.: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been outstanding for the Blue Jays in the playoffs, producing record-level numbers.

7:25 p.m.: While Springer isn’t starting, manager John Schneider said he could be available off the bench as a pinch hitter.

7:00 p.m.: Dodgers minority owner and Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson will throw out the first pitch before tonight’s game.

6:30 p.m.: George Springer is out of the lineup for the second-straight game, as Bo Bichette will once again serve as the DH.

6:10 p.m.: The Blue Jays have already guaranteed another home game this year, so tonight’s game is about putting the pressure on Los Angeles.

5:45 p.m.: The Dodgers are making a lineup change, moving Will Smith up to the No. 2 spot while inserting Alex Call for Andy Pages.

MORE WORLD SERIES NEWS:

Where to watch the 2025 World Series

Blue Jays vs. Dodgers start time

  • Date: Wednesday, October 29
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET, 5:00 p.m. PT

Game 5 of the 2025 World Series will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday night, which means it will be 5:00 p.m. local time in Los Angeles. 

Blue Jays vs. Dodgers TV Channel

  • TV Channel (U.S.): Fox
  • TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet
  • Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (free trial)

Once again Joe Davis and John Smoltz will be calling the game on Fox for the U.S. viewers, while Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez will be on the call for Sportsnet in Canada. Fans in the United States looking for an alternate streaming option can use Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

MORE WORLD SERIES HISTORY: 

 

World Series schedule 2025

Friday, Oct. 24

Game/Result
Game 1: Blue Jays 11, Dodgers 4

Saturday, Oct. 25

Game
Game 2: Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 1

Monday, Oct. 27

Game
Game 3: Dodgers 6, Blue Jays 5

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Game
Game 3: Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 2

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers 8:00 p.m. Fox, Fubo

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

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