TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr.launched a go-ahead home run off shohei Ohtani, propelling the Toronto blue Jays to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, evening the series at 2-2. The Blue Jays, previously mired in a 13-inning scoreless drought, broke through against the reigning MVP in a pivotal game for both franchises.
The win marks Toronto’s first World Series triumph on home soil as 1993 adn shifts momentum in the best-of-seven championship series. Wiht the series now tied, the teams will head back to Los Angeles for Game 5, where a pitching rematch between Dodgers’ Blake snell and Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage will determine who gains a crucial advantage. The outcome substantially impacts both teams’ championship aspirations and sets the stage for a tense finish to the fall Classic.
Kiké Hernández’s sacrifice fly in the second inning gave the Dodgers an early lead, but Guerrero’s third-inning blast erased the advantage. He now boasts a postseason-leading seven home runs and 14 RBIs this October. “A sweeper is a pitch designed to generate popups,and the swing that Vlad put on it was elite,” said Toronto manager John Schneider. “After last night and all the recognition that went into Shohei individually, and he’s on the mound today, it’s a huge swing from Vlad. It’s a huge swing to get us going, and it gives you some momentum.”
ohtani, despite retiring 11 of 12 batters following Guerrero’s homer, was chased from the game in the seventh inning after allowing consecutive hits. Daulton Varsho’s single and Ernie clement’s double off the wall initiated a rally that saw the Blue Jays add four more runs. Andrés Giménez’s single and Ty France’s groundout extended the lead, followed by RBI singles from Bo Bichette and barger.
The Blue Jays played without ALCS hero George Springer, who exited Game 3 in the seventh inning due to a right side injury sustained on a swing.
Game 5 is scheduled to feature a rematch of the Series opener, with Dodgers lefty Blake Snell (3-1, 2.42 ERA) facing Blue Jays rookie Trey yesavage (2-1, 4.26). Toronto previously defeated Snell in that game, chasing him during a nine-run sixth inning in an 11-4 win, while Yesavage pitched four innings allowing two runs.