Los Angeles Dodgers Win Thrilling World Series Title After Extra-Inning Homer
In a heart-stopping Game 7, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a back-and-forth affair that had fans on the edge of their seats. For the first time in 25 years, the Dodgers have become repeat champions.
Will Smith's 11th-inning home run was the decisive blow, as he connected with a 2-0 pitch from Shane Bieber to send the game into extra innings. After hours of tense baseball, Smith delivered the biggest swing of all, securing his team's place in history.
The Blue Jays had dominated much of the game, taking leads of 3-0 and 4-2 before Max Muncy's eighth-inning solo homer narrowed the gap to just one run. However, it was Miguel Rojas' tying home run in the ninth inning that set up a dramatic finish.
Toronto held a two-out lead with only three outs left, but Rojas' powerful blast off Jeff Hoffman sent the game into extra innings. Los Angeles's Yoshinobu Yamamoto worked out of a bases-loaded jam to keep his team in the game, and Toronto reliever Seranthony Domínguez stranded three Dodgers runners in the 10th.
In the bottom of the 11th, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled off the wall, but was ultimately out on a sacrifice fly. However, Alejandro Kirk's grounder to shortstop was misplayed, allowing Addison Barger to reach base safely. The game-winning double play came when Mookie Betts snagged the ball at shortstop and fired it to first baseman, ending the Blue Jays' hopes.
The Dodgers are now on a mission for their ninth World Series title in franchise history, with manager Dave Roberts buoyed by his team's incredible playoff run. For Smith, who caught 73 innings throughout the series, the moment was truly unforgettable. "I dreamt of those moments," he said after the game.
In a heart-stopping Game 7, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a back-and-forth affair that had fans on the edge of their seats. For the first time in 25 years, the Dodgers have become repeat champions.
Will Smith's 11th-inning home run was the decisive blow, as he connected with a 2-0 pitch from Shane Bieber to send the game into extra innings. After hours of tense baseball, Smith delivered the biggest swing of all, securing his team's place in history.
The Blue Jays had dominated much of the game, taking leads of 3-0 and 4-2 before Max Muncy's eighth-inning solo homer narrowed the gap to just one run. However, it was Miguel Rojas' tying home run in the ninth inning that set up a dramatic finish.
Toronto held a two-out lead with only three outs left, but Rojas' powerful blast off Jeff Hoffman sent the game into extra innings. Los Angeles's Yoshinobu Yamamoto worked out of a bases-loaded jam to keep his team in the game, and Toronto reliever Seranthony Domínguez stranded three Dodgers runners in the 10th.
In the bottom of the 11th, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled off the wall, but was ultimately out on a sacrifice fly. However, Alejandro Kirk's grounder to shortstop was misplayed, allowing Addison Barger to reach base safely. The game-winning double play came when Mookie Betts snagged the ball at shortstop and fired it to first baseman, ending the Blue Jays' hopes.
The Dodgers are now on a mission for their ninth World Series title in franchise history, with manager Dave Roberts buoyed by his team's incredible playoff run. For Smith, who caught 73 innings throughout the series, the moment was truly unforgettable. "I dreamt of those moments," he said after the game.
The Dodgers are on fire right now and I'm so hyped for them! 
They've been dominating in the playoffs and it's amazing to see Will Smith step up like that in the 11th inning. That home run was like a dream come true for him and his team. 
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. I'm excited to see what the future holds for this talented team, and I think Dave Roberts deserves a lot of credit for guiding them through this incredible playoff run 
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i love how will smith came through in that 11th inning, what a swing 
can't believe the blue jays had it all but couldn't close it out 
dodgers are on fire now, gotta keep an eye on them 
just thinking about that home run is giving me chills! What a way to win the World Series for the Dodgers! I'm so hyped for Will Smith and his team 
25 years waiting for this moment, it's amazing how far they've come under Dave Roberts' management. And what a game, all back-and-forth, keeping fans on the edge of their seats 
. Can't wait to see what they do next year!
, I mean, Will Smith's 11th-inning home run is GOALS!! 
That was like the sickest swing ever! And the drama in that final inning?! 
Toronto had it in the bag, but Miguel Rojas' tie-ing homer gave LA a second chance. I love how LA's guys stepped up and never gave up 
. Can't wait to see what the future holds for these dudes - they're on fire 
. I can only imagine how emotional it must've been for him after catching so many innings during the series 
. And wow, what a game! Toronto had them on the ropes so many times, but the Dodgers just wouldn't quit 
I'm still on edge just thinking about it 
️. And that final out by Mookie Betts was just amazing 
. They played as a team and supported each other through all those ups and downs 
. And Will Smith's reaction after hitting that homer was priceless 
! los angeles dodgers finally brought home that world series title after like forever 
. will smith's 11th inning homer is still giving me goosebumps 
... i was on the edge of my seat with max muncy's solo homer in the eighth, but then miguel rojas came through with that game tying bomb 
poor toronto blue jays, they just couldn't pull it off 
. congrats to the dodgers on their 9th world series title, you guys deserve it 
that guy's got skills too! The Blue Jays had a good game, but I think they were just one swing away from winning... and now the Dodgers are on their way to another World Series title