UPDATE: The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a decisive Game 7 in the World Series after a nail-biting 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on November 3, 2023. In a dramatic finish, Kiké Hernández made history with a game-ending left field-to-second base double play, preserving the Dodgers’ chance to become repeat champions.
As the ninth inning unfolded at Rogers Centre, the Dodgers clung to a two-run lead that was at risk of slipping away. A potential game-tying hit from Andrés Giménez turned into a stunning defensive play by Hernández, who caught the ball in the lights, then executed a perfect throw to second base to double up a runner. “The crazy thing is I had no idea where the ball was because it was in the lights the whole time,” Hernández stated after the game.
This victory pushes the Blue Jays into a must-win situation for the championship, as they seek to avoid a repeat of the 1993 World Series when they clinched the title. The Dodgers now have the opportunity to become the first team to win consecutive championships since the New York Yankees did it from 1998-2000.
The matchup for Game 7 is set, with Max Scherzer taking the mound for the Blue Jays against a yet-to-be-determined Dodgers pitcher, likely Shohei Ohtani or Tyler Glasnow. The excitement surrounding Game 7 is palpable, with Toronto manager John Schneider exclaiming, “It’s the two best words in sports: Game 7.”
In Game 6, Yoshinobu Yamamoto continued to impress on the mound, allowing just one run over six innings. Slumping star Mookie Betts broke out of a slump to hit a crucial two-run single, solidifying the Dodgers’ lead. Yamamoto’s performance has been stellar this postseason, now boasting a 1.56 ERA in five playoff starts.
The game-changing moment occurred when Roki Sasaki hit Alejandro Kirk, allowing the Blue Jays to threaten in the ninth. A rare ground-rule double left the Dodgers sweating as the Blue Jays had runners on second and third, but Glasnow’s entry into the game sealed the win for Los Angeles.
“Pretty epic ending there,” said Miguel Rojas, who was inserted into the lineup to spark the Dodgers’ struggling offense. The team has struggled with a .191 batting average this postseason, but the dramatic victory revitalized their hopes.
With only one game left in the World Series, anticipation builds as both teams gear up for this ultimate showdown. The Dodgers are vying for their third title in six seasons, while the Blue Jays are desperate to clinch their first championship since 1992. “Man, we live for Game 7, so here we go,” Roberts added, signaling readiness for the battle ahead.
As the clock ticks down to Game 7, fans and players alike are on the edge of their seats. The stakes have never been higher, and the world will be watching as history unfolds in this thrilling final chapter of the 2023 World Series.
