Back to Back Champions!
On the evening of Nov. 1, the Dodgers and the Blue Jays completed an 11 inning game to finish the 2025 World Series, with the Dodgers clinching a win 5-4. This emotional game was completed by a spectacular play, pitched by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a double play to Mookie Betts, and an incredible catch by Freddie Freeman. This game was nowhere near the only historic game during this World Series. Game Three, played on Monday, Oct. 27, was one of the most phenomenal baseball games in history.
For the Love of the Dodgers
Throughout my years of loving baseball, nothing matches the thrill of watching the Dodgers. From the absolute powerhouse that is Shohei Ohtani, to Betts and Freeman’s incredible hits, I don’t believe any other team compares to the Dodgers. Growing up in Los Angeles, I can attest that the city lives and breathes baseball. For the past three years, baseball is the only sport I could think about. Especially since the Dodgers signed one of the most impressive players ever: Ohtani. As he continues to break records as both a pitcher and a batter (which is a rarity in baseball), the public continues to fall in love with him. From his ground-breaking stats to his endearing sportsmanship, it seems that all people talk about these days is Ohtani. At the beginning of last week, it was not only Ohtani who wowed the baseball world, but the entirety of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Freeman Sparks the Dodger’s Win
Freeman’s walk-off home run in the 18th inning not only won the game, but also made history, defeating the Blue Jays to take a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series. After almost 7 hours and nine scoreless extra innings, the Los Angeles Dodgers showcased sheer endurance and grit. The former World Series champions continued to show strength and vigor as they fought to defend their title. After two games with drastic differences in score, the first game being 4-11 and the second being 5-1, both teams arrived with a competitiveness and a will to win. This led to the final score being 5-6. After nine grueling extra innings with no runs, fans in the stands and watching online grew weary as it grew closer to midnight on the west coast. As soon as the bat made contact with the ball, Freeman became the first player in the history of Major League Baseball history to have two walk-off home runs in World Series games.
The statistics from the game are nothing but extraordinary. Ohtani alone went three for four, having three runs and five RBIs. RBI stands for Runs Batted In, meaning the batter’s hit allowed for another player to score. So when Ohtani batted, five runs were scored. Another player, Freeman, had two hits and two RBIs. Sadly, popular players such as Betts, Will Smith, and Max Muncy did not have any hits.
Will Klein Holds the Line
One of the stars of last night’s game was Will Klein, a bullpen pitcher who threw 72 pitches during the last four innings. His heroic performance came somewhat as a shock to viewers, considering this was Klein’s second appearance in this postseason. His highest pitch count from former games is 36, so this jump to 72 solidifies his legacy in MLB. His crucial role helped cement the win for the Dodgers, striking out Blue Jays players Tyler Heineman, Andrés Giménez, and Myles Straw. This extraordinary outing from Klein kept the Blue Jays top ranked offense at bay, allowing for the 18th inning heroics from Freeman who delivered a walk off homerun to center field, winning the Dodgers the game. Klein expressed his motivation, “We weren’t losing that game,” he said, per MLB.com. “And so I had to keep going back out there.” His part in the high-stakes moments showcased composure and precision, part of what makes the Los Angeles Dodgers so formidable.
Manager’s Take: Roberts on the Win
From Dave Roberts perspective, the resilience of the Dodgers is unmatched. During his postgame interview, Roberts gave his team plenty of praise. He called the game a “sign of perseverance” while talking to FOX Sports. He reflected having multiple fan favorites on his team, such as Freeman and Ohtani. From calling Freeman the “glue guy” and referring to Ohtani’s skill, “I’ve never seen anything like it,” the lineup of the Dodgers continue to break records.
For Dodger fans everywhere, games like this continue to remind us of why we believe in blue. Go Dodgers! Happy World Series!