Dodgers and Blue Jays Clash in Decisive World Series Game 5

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays enter Game 5 of the World Series with the series tied at 2-2, heightening the stakes for both teams. The pivotal match will take place on October 25, 2025, at 20:00 EDT in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers boast a strong home record.

In the regular season, the Dodgers finished with a record of 93-69, clinching the top spot in the NL West, while the Blue Jays achieved a 94-68 record, securing first place in the AL East. The Dodgers have a notable advantage at home, with a record of 52-29 during the regular season. They excel when hitting at least eight times in a game, showing a 67-28 success rate in those situations.

The pitching matchup features Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays, who holds a record of 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA and 16 strikeouts, against the Dodgers’ Blake Snell, who has a 5-4 record, a 2.35 ERA, and 72 strikeouts. This game marks the eighth meeting of the season between these two teams, with the Dodgers leading the season series 4-3.

Both teams have shown impressive offensive capabilities. Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with a batting average of .295, along with 39 doubles and 24 home runs. Shohei Ohtani has also made a significant impact, hitting six home runs in the last ten games. The Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette stands out with 44 doubles and 18 home runs, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is performing well, batting 17 for 41 with four home runs over the past ten games.

In their last ten games, the Dodgers have achieved a 7-3 record but have struggled with a collective batting average of .224 and an ERA of 2.97. In contrast, the Blue Jays, with a 6-4 record, have a more robust batting average of .281 but an elevated ERA of 4.08, having outscored their opponents by 15 runs.

Injury updates reveal several players on the injured list for both teams. For the Dodgers, notable absences include Nick Frasso on the 60-day IL due to an undisclosed issue and Kirby Yates, who is on the 15-day IL with a hamstring problem. The Blue Jays are dealing with George Springer listed as day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury.

As both teams take the field for this decisive game, the winner will not only secure a crucial lead in the World Series but also solidify their legacy in this year’s championship run. The intensity is palpable as fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of this high-stakes matchup.