Toronto, Ontario — November 2, 2025 — In a dramatic finish to the fall classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, becoming the first team in a quarter-century to secure consecutive championships.
Game 7: What Went Down in the Final Showdown
Facing elimination, Toronto carried a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth, one out away from its first title in 32 years. Instead, a clutch homer by Miguel Rojas tied the game for L.A. Rojas’s shot was historic — the first game-tying homer in the ninth inning of a Game 7.
In the 11th inning, catcher Will Smith launched the go-ahead homer off Shane Bieber, the first extra-innings game-winner ever in a winner-take-all World Series game.
Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto sealed the victory, delivering 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief and earning World Series MVP honours.
Why This Game 7 Matters
The Dodgers became the first back-to-back champions since the 1998-2000 Yankees, and the first National League team to repeat since the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds.
Game 7 will be remembered as one of the greatest Fall Classic clinchers: elimination in sight, comebacks executed, and history made. The term “World Series Game 7” takes on new meaning as this contest climbs into the pantheon of baseball classics.
The result entrenches the Dodgers as a modern dynasty, with three titles in six years, while the Blue Jays face heartbreak and a long wait for their first championship since 1993.
Key Moments & Turning Points in World Series Game 7
Toronto’s early surge was powered by a three-run homer from Bo Bichette in the third.
The Dodgers chipped away, but the Blue Jays seemed in control until the top of the ninth.
Defensive gem by Rojas, a clutch hit by Smith, and leadership by Yamamoto highlighted L.A.’s resilience.
The magnitude of Game 7 shifted the narrative: it wasn’t just a final game—it became a testament to momentum, pressure performance, and legacy.
Aftermath & What Comes Next in Baseball
For the Dodgers: the repeat title raises questions about what’s next—offseason strategy, payroll management, and maintaining a winning culture.
For the Blue Jays: hitting the doorstep of greatness only to falter intensifies urgency in roster construction and mental fortitude heading into 2026.
For MLB: Game 7 will fuel discussions about competitiveness, broadcast viewership, and how the sport packages its ultimate event.
