Last night, the Toronto Blue Jays won their first World Series game in 32 years.
Yes — that’s a real and true sentence.
The Blue Jays are now three wins away from being World Series champions after an 11-4 statement win that showcased exactly what this team has become: relentless, united, and downright dangerous. It was another complete team effort — the kind of performance Blue Jays fans have come to expect night in and night out.
They have a historic postseason offense, and if the baseball world was doubting before, it isn’t anymore. The message is clear: Toronto’s for real.
Backed Into a Corner — But Rewrote the Script
The Dodgers jumped ahead 2-0 early, flexing the firepower that made them the favourites. But the Jays didn’t blink.
In the fourth inning, the comeback began — Daulton Varsho launched a two-run homer to tie it up. Then came the blast heard across Canada: that sixth inning. A nine-run explosion, capped by a pinch-hit grand slam from Addison Barger — the first of its kind in World Series history.
The stadium went silent, then erupted. The Dodgers never recovered. The Jays had flipped the game — and maybe the series — on its head.
Stars Stepped Up — Depth Carried It
- Addison Barger: Historic grand slam, the dagger that sealed it.
- Alejandro Kirk: Two-run shot in that same inning — clutch when it mattered most.
- Daulton Varsho: The spark that started the rally and gave Toronto life.
- The Bullpen: Steady, composed, and locked in after the outburst.
This wasn’t just a slugfest. It was execution, patience, and confidence — the blueprint of a team that knows who it is and what it’s chasing.
What Comes Next
It’s just one game. But what a game.
The Blue Jays didn’t just steal momentum — they claimed belief. The Dodgers will adjust and come back firing, but that’s fine. They should. Because this Blue Jays team doesn’t need to be underestimated to win — they just need to be themselves.
And here’s the new question baseball should be asking:
Can the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays at their best?
Because if that’s even debatable, that’s the scariest possible reality for anyone not cheering for the team North of the border.