The Toronto Blue Jays have evened the World Series at 2-2 after a decisive 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Four. The triumph, fueled by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s early two-run homer and a flurry of runs in the seventh inning, ensures the series will return to Toronto for a potential sixth and seventh game. The Blue Jays, Major League Baseball’s sole Canadian team, rallied from behind at Dodger Stadium, showcasing their resilience and offensive prowess.
After an exhausting 18-inning Game Three that depleted both teams’ bullpens, the Dodgers and Blue Jays relied on their starting pitchers for extended outings. All eyes were on the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, the rare two-way superstar who both pitches and hits at an elite level. However, Ohtani struggled in this outing, going hitless at the plate and exiting the mound in the seventh inning with two runners on base, both of whom scored.
Toronto’s Shane Bieber, a California native, delivered a stellar performance, striking out Ohtani twice and allowing just one run over six innings. The Dodgers initially took the lead in the second inning with Enrique Hernandez’s sacrifice fly, but Guerrero’s homer shifted the momentum. After Ohtani’s departure, the Blue Jays capitalized with runs from Andres Gimenez, Ty France, Bo Bichette, and Addison Barger, extending their lead to 6-1.
Despite a late rally attempt by the Dodgers in the ninth inning, the Blue Jays secured the win with minimal drama. The series now heads into Game Five at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, with the Blue Jays aiming to maintain their momentum and the Dodgers seeking to regain control.
The World Series has already seen its share of drama, including celebrity sightings at Dodger Stadium. Singer Justin Bieber attended Game Three in a Blue Jays jersey, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted in Dodgers caps during Game Four, seated near Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax.