Dodgers and Blue Jays Set to Clash in World Series Game 7
TORONTO – november 1,2025 – The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays will settle the 2025 World Series in a decisive Game 7 tonight at Rogers center. The series is tied 3-3 after the Dodgers’ win in Game 6.
Date & Time: November 1,2025. first pitch is scheduled for [time not provided in source text].
Lineups:
Dodgers: The Dodgers lineup for Game 7 includes Ohtani, Freeman, Smith, and Betts, who each recorded one hit in Game 6. Andy Pages was left out of the starting lineup for Game 5, hitting .080 overall for the postseason.
Blue Jays: Toronto’s lineup features Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who doubled in Game 6 and remains a potent threat. Ernie Clement is batting .397 this postseason. Bo Bichette, activated for the World Series after a left knee sprain, has played in parts of each game, though the Blue Jays remain prepared to use a pinch-runner for him late in a close game. Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, and Addison barger are also key players for the Blue Jays.
injury Updates:
* George Springer (Blue Jays): Returned to the lineup for Game 6 after leaving Game 3 with “right side tightness.” The Blue Jays are confident the issue won’t worsen with play, but is a matter of tolerance for Springer. He is in the lineup at DH for Game 7.
* Bo Bichette (Blue Jays): Activated for the World Series after a left knee sprain, Bichette played the full game at second base in game 6 but is not yet at 100% on the bases.
Postseason Stats:
* Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) has hit eight home runs this postseason, tying Corey seager’s franchise record set in 2020.
* Three Dodgers have an OPS above .800 since the beginning of the NLDS: Ohtani (1.472), Freeman (.824),and Smith (.810).
Past Context:
The Blue Jays are the sixth team in MLB history to play in two Game 7s (ALCS, WS) in the same postseason, joining the 2017 Astros, 1991 Braves, 1987 Cardinals, 1986 Red Sox and 1985 Royals. Two of those previous teams went on to win the World Series (the 2017 Astros and the 1985 Royals).
