The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a statement performance in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, dismantling the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 at a raucous Rogers Centre last night. The Dodgers took an early two-run lead, but everything changed in the sixth inning when Toronto exploded for nine runs, highlighted by Addison Barger’s historic pinch-hit grand slam—the first ever by a rookie in World Series history. Alejandro Kirk and Daulton Varsho also went deep, powering the Jays’ offense and electrifying the home crowd as Toronto claimed its first World Series win since 1993, according to MLB and Sportsnet.

Toronto’s rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage impressed on the mound, striking out Shohei Ohtani as part of a gritty four-inning outing. The Dodgers, coming in with a dominant postseason rotation, crumbled under Toronto’s relentless pressure, with starter Blake Snell chased during the massive sixth-inning rally. Bo Bichette made a triumphant return from a knee injury, not only slotting into the lineup but also shifting to second base for the first time in his MLB career—another sign of the Jays’ all-in mentality.

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani managed a late two-run homer, but otherwise was held quiet at the plate as Toronto’s bullpen closed the door. The loss puts the Dodgers immediately on the back foot in a Fall Classic many pundits expected them to control.

As for milestones, that nine-run sixth inning marked the second-most runs scored in an inning in World Series history. Barger's grand slam joins postseason lore in Toronto, and the young slugger’s performance stands out in a balanced team effort that also saw key contributions from veterans and role players alike.

There were no major trades, signings, or roster changes reported overnight, as teams have now locked in their postseason rosters. Injury updates include the significant news that Bo Bichette appears to be moving well after his lengthy absence, providing optimism for the Blue Jays going forward. No major new injuries have been reported on either side as of this morning.

Looking ahead, Game 2 is set for tomorrow night in Toronto with the Dodgers desperate to even the series. The Blue Jays are riding sky-high momentum, and the next game is expected to feature Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles against Toronto’s Kevin Gausman in a critical early showdown.

Across professional baseball, there have been no significant rule changes, international developments, or off-field controversies surfacing since the World Series opened. The focus remains squarely on this heavyweight matchup between Toronto and Los Angeles as baseball’s biggest stage continues this weekend.

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