The 2025 World Series is heading to the ultimate showdown: Game 7. In a night of high drama, the Los Angeles Dodgers snatched a thrilling, gut-wrenching victory from the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6. The Fall Classic delivered a moment of pure agony for Blue Jays fans, as a potential title-winning rally in the ninth inning was instantly snuffed out by a stunning defensive play by the Dodgers’ veteran utility man, **Kiké Hernández**.
The final out—a chaotic double play that left the Rogers Centre crowd in stunned silence—ensured the series would be decided by a pitching matchup for the ages.
Kiké Hernández’s Heroics and the Ninth-Inning Nightmare
Trailing 3-1, the Blue Jays mounted a ferocious ninth-inning rally, immediately putting runners on second and third with no outs. Dave Roberts brought in Game 7 pitching candidate **Tyler Glasnow** to face the heart of the order, who induced two quick outs.
Then came the final, shocking play:
- The batter hit a fly ball to shallow left field.
- Dodgers left fielder **Kiké Hernández** made the catch.
- Hernández spotted runner **Addison Barger** attempting to tag up from second base, having ventured too far toward third.
- Hernández fired the ball to shortstop **Miguel Rojas**, who caught the throw and tagged Barger out, completing the **game-ending double play** and sealing the Dodgers’ 3-1 victory.
“Given the situation of the game, World Series on the line, I was like, ‘It’s going to hit me in the face, but I’m not stopping. I’m not pulling up,’” Hernández told Fox Sports after the game.
The play would not have been possible without the **costly baserunning error** by the 25-year-old Barger, whose blunder will surely haunt Toronto fans.
Yamamoto and Betts Deliver When It Counts
The Dodgers got to Game 7 thanks to star power earlier in the game:
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto: The Dodgers ace delivered another postseason gem, going six innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts. In three World Series starts, Yamamoto holds a microscopic **1.27 ERA**, proving the worth of his massive contract.
- Mookie Betts: The Dodgers’ star shortstop, who had been struggling, broke the offensive drought in the third inning. Facing the bases loaded, Betts knocked a low line drive into left field to drive in two runs. It was the **first time this series** that the Dodgers had scored more than two runs in a single inning.
Game 7 Pitching Showdown: Ohtani vs. Scherzer
The stage is now set for a dramatic Saturday night showdown where the 2025 MLB season will conclude:
| Team | Starting Pitcher | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | Max Scherzer (Veteran Ace) | Backed by former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber. |
| Dodgers | Shohei Ohtani (Uncertainty & Stardom) | Reported to be starting on three days’ rest; every other pitcher available in the bullpen. |
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that **Shohei Ohtani** is a “possibility” to start on three days’ rest, and subsequent reports indicated he will indeed take the mound. The Dodgers will operate a short-rest “bullpen game” with every single arm on the roster ready to contribute, including the fresh-armed Tyler Glasnow.
The result will either deliver the Blue Jays their first title in 32 years or the Dodgers their second in 12 months. Buckle up.
