Dodgers Fall to Blue Jays in Game 4, World Series Lead Cut to 2-2
LOS ANGELES – The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles dodgers 6-2 Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, evening the World Series at 2-2.A struggling Dodgers bullpen and a continuing offensive slump proved decisive as the Blue Jays clawed their way back into the championship series.
The loss marks a notable shift in momentum after Monday’s dramatic, lengthy Game 3. The Dodgers, seeking their first World Series title as 1988, now face a best-of-three scenario with the series shifting to Toronto for Games 5 and 6. The outcome impacts not only the franchise’s championship aspirations but also the hopes of a dedicated fanbase and the legacy of key players like Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani.
Reliever Blake Treinen contributed to the Blue Jays’ offensive surge, yielding RBI singles to bo Bichette and Addison Barger. “They do a good job of battling tough pitches,” Treinen said, “and putting pitches that are mistakes in play.”
However, the Dodgers’ primary issue was a stagnant offence, which has produced just three runs in its last 20 innings. Shohei Ohtani went hitless in three at-bats following a leadoff walk in the first inning, while Mookie Betts is batting just .147 over his last eight games.
The Dodgers struggled with situational hitting, scoring only two runs – one on a Kiké Hernández sacrifice fly in the second and another during a brief ninth-inning rally – despite having runners on base in seven innings. The team’s overall batting average for the series stands at .214, allowing Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber to deliver a strong five-inning, one-run performance.Bieber effectively utilized a five-pitch arsenal and worked the edges of the strike zone.
“Not great,” said third baseman Max Muncy, one of five Dodgers starters batting under.200 in the series, assessing the offensive performance. “We’re missing on the big opportunities, myself included.”
Mookie Betts echoed the sentiment, stating, “We are getting guys on. We just have to figure out a way to get those big hits.”
Dodgers catcher Will Smith acknowledged the challenge ahead. “It’s a grind,” Smith said. “It’s two really good ballclubs going at it. Had a long game last night. They got us today. So come out tomorrow, and try to go ahead in the series.”
