Toronto Blue Jays right-fielder George Springer (4) celebrates with centre-fielder Daulton Varsho (5) after scoring during Game 2 of the World Series. . (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Images/Reuters)The LatestDodgers take a 2-1 lead over Jays in the 7th. Jays’ veteran Kevin Gausman and Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto are locked in a pitchers’ duel.George Springer was hit by Yamamoto’s first pitch of the third.Blue Jays defeated the Dodgers 11-4 to lead the best-of-7 series 1-0. Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history in Game 1. UpdatesOctober 263 minutes agoDodgers take 2-1 lead in top of 7thGeoff NixonThe seventh was yet another inning in which Gausman got a quick out at the get-go.The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hit a fly ball to centre field on the first pitch, which Daulton Varsho caught for the first out for Toronto.But things changed when Will Smith worked a full count and then hit a solo home run to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead over Toronto.6 minutes ago27 straight outsMyles DichterGausman and Yamamoto have combined to retire 27 straight batters entering the seventh inning — or the equivalent of one perfect game.It seems something special is brewing on the mounds at Rogers Centre, but someone must eventually flinch.7 minutes agoGame stays tied after 6 innings of playGeoff NixonVladimir Guerrero Jr. was first up for the Blue Jays in the bottom of the sixth inning.He hit a hard grounder, which the Dodgers’ Tommy Edman fielded cleanly and made the throw to get Guerrero Jr. at first base.Alejandro Kirk then struck out, giving Dodgers starter Yamamoto his second out of the inning.Daulton Varsho hit a pop-up, which shortstop Mookie Betts caught to end the sixth.The score remains 1-1 as the game heads into the seventh inning.13 minutes agoGausman’s longest post-season outing this yearMyles DichterPitchers’ leashes are always at their shortest when the stakes are highest.Yet here in Game 2 of the World Series, Gausman has completed six innings for the first time in these playoffs — and he doesn’t seem nearly close to done yet, having thrown just 64 pitches.Barring significant trouble, the first big decision for Jays manager John Schneider will be whether he allows Gausman to face Ohtani a fourth time. The Japanese superstar is 0 for 3 on the night, but hitters typically improve with each additional at-bat against a pitcher. He is also a distant seven batters away.For now, Gausman has set down 16 straight Dodgers — and he looks set to keep cruising.14 minutes agoGausman makes quick work of Dodgers in 6thGeoff NixonThe Dodgers’ Andy Pages hit a liner to right-fielder Addison Barger on the very first pitch from Gausman in the top of the sixth inning. That gave Gausman a quick first out.Ohtani was then up for the third time in the ballgame. He hit a pop-up in foul territory, which Toronto’s Ernie Clement snagged for the second out.Betts followed with another pop-up, which Vladimir Guerrero Jr. caught for the Jays’ third out.20 minutes agoScore holds at 1-1 through 5 inningsAndrés Giménez was first up for Toronto in the fifth. He hit a fly ball to left-fielder Enrique Hernández for the first out of the inning.That brought Springer back up, who grounded out.Nathan Lukes followed up with another ground out.That left the game tied at 1-1, through five innings.31 minutes agoGausman gets back-to-back strikeouts in 5th inningGeoff NixonGausman got back-to-back strikeouts to start the fifth inning — first Max Muncy and then Enrique Hernández.Tommy Edman then hit a long fly ball to Addison Barger to wrap up the Dodgers’ half of the fifth.33 minutes agoHow long can these starters go?Myles DichterPhoto illustration of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, left, and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Images/Reuters, Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press)It seems we may be in for a low-scoring affair as both the Blue Jays’ Gausman and the Dodgers’ Yamamoto look sharp through four innings.Neither has been overly taxed, having thrown around 50 pitches each.Gausman’s season-high pitch count was 107 in a July win over the Los Angeles Angels.Yamamoto threw 111 pitches in his NLCS complete-game gem.This one could be a nail-biter.38 minutes agoA quick 4th inning for YamamotoGeoff NixonLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) watches a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) in the fourth inning during Game 2 of the World Series. (Nick Turchiaro/Imagn Images/Reuters)Hot-hitting Ernie Clement came to bat for Toronto to start the bottom of the fourth, but he quickly grounded out.That brought Addison Barger, who hit a grand slam in Game 1, back to the plate. He hit a very long fly ball to centre field, giving the Dodgers two quick outs.Isiah Kiner-Falefa was up third. He grounded out to end the fourth.The game remained tied at 1-1.43 minutes agoNo runs for L.A. in 4th inningGeoff NixonThe Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hit a long fly ball to centre field, which Daulton Varsho caught to give Gausman, the Jays’ starter, his first out in the top of the fourth.Will Smith then hit a fly ball to Addison Barger in right field, which gave the Jays another quick out.Teoscar Hernández, a former Blue Jay, was third up for the Dodgers. He struck out.With the score unchanged, the game is tied 1-1.
Blue Jays, Dodgers tied at 1-1 through 1st 5 innings of Game 2
