The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second consecutive World Series championship by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5‑4 in an 11‑inning Game 7 thriller at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. The team became the first to repeat as champions since the 1999‑2000 New York Yankees.
The game swung dramatically: Toronto opened with a three‑run homer by Bo Bichette off Shohei Ohtani, putting the Blue Jays ahead early. The Dodgers chipped back late and tied the game in the ninth when Miguel Rojas hit a clutch home run. But the deciding moment came in the 11th inning when Will Smith blasted a go‑ahead solo homer to secure the win.
Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who earned the World Series MVP, delivered 2⅔ scoreless innings in relief on short rest to seal the title. His standout performance underscored the Dodgers’ depth, from starting rotation to bullpen.
This championship elevates the Dodgers’ legacy. It marks their ninth World Series title and the first time in franchise history the club has achieved back‑to‑back championships. It also makes them the first National League team to repeat as champs since the Cincinnati Reds of 1975‑76.
For baseball fans, the 2025 World Series will be remembered as one of the most intense and historic. Game 3 alone stretched to 18 innings—tying the longest World Series game ever—while this decisive Game 7 featured late drama, clutch power, and high‑stakes execution under pressure.
