In two cities, on opposite sides of the continent, baseball fans witnessed moments they’ll be telling their grandkids about.
At Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani delivered one of the greatest all-around performances in postseason history. After a cold stretch at the plate, Ohtani erupted with three towering home runs—including a 469-foot rocket—and pitched six-plus scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. The Dodgers rode his historic two-way showcase to clinch the National League pennant, sending them back to the World Series.
Ohtani’s change in routine—hitting on the field instead of staying in the batting cage—proved to be the game-changer. He joked with teammates during practice, but when the lights were on, he brought the thunder. For Dodgers fans and baseball purists alike, this was a masterclass in talent meeting tenacity.
Meanwhile, in Toronto, the Blue Jays refused to go quietly. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage dazzled under pressure, inducing two inning-ending, bases-loaded double plays—something never before seen in a postseason game. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tied a franchise record with his sixth home run of the playoffs, while Addison Barger chipped in with three RBIs and a home run of his own.
Seattle’s hopes unraveled due to uncharacteristic defensive errors and missed offensive opportunities. Despite their late push, the Mariners fell short, setting up a Game 7 showdown in Toronto—just the second in Blue Jays’ history.
The baseball world now turns its eyes to Monday night in Toronto, where history will be made: either the Mariners earn their first-ever World Series berth, or the Blue Jays complete a remarkable comeback. One thing is certain—Shohei and the Dodgers will be waiting.
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