Jays pitcher Max Scherzer pitches to Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani in the first inning during game seven. (Kevin Sousa/Imagn Images/Reuters)The LatestNo score at the end of the first inning. The seven-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers is tied 3-3, with the winner of tonight’s game taking home the World Series title.The Blue Jays are trying to win their third 3rd MLB title in franchise history. The other two were in 1992 and 1993.Jays veteran pitcher Max Scherzer will start tonight’s game. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is the Dodgers’ starting pitcher.Blue Jays World Series champions and Hall of Famers Paul Molitor and Jack Morris will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.UpdatesNovember 29 minutes agoOhtani vs. ScherzerMyles DichterToronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer pitches to Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani in the first inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. (Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images/Reuters)In Game 3, the Dodgers two-way star doubled and homered off of Scherzer.Today, he began the game by lacing a single to right-centre field.But Scherzer retired the next three in order to shut down any threat. A solid start for the 41-year-old veteran, who’s been in this exact spot before. Still, it’s not too early to question if that will be his only matchup against Ohtani.12 minutes agoTop 1: Jays escape unscathed.John RietiVladdy makes an incredible diving stop to steal a hit from Will Smith and Scherzer settles in to strand Ohtani at third base.Phewf.26 minutes agoAbout that stuck ball…Mark GollomSome fans have questioned the umpire’s “dead ball” call after Addison Barger hit a ball that lodged itself between the outfield wall and the turf (They argue that had the umpire not made that call, the Jays would have been in a much stronger position to win Game 6).Yet a lot of fans at Rogers Centre felt the umpire made the right decision and it was just a bad break for the Jays.“It’s the correct call. It’s 100 per cent the correct call,” said Lorne Yuffe. “I’ve played baseball for years and I know the rules.”“Unfortunately that’s the way the cookie crumbles.”Ben Sherman also agreed with the call, saying it was disappointing but a rule is a rule.“I think it was the right call,” he said. “It’s unbelievable how those types of things that you’ve never seen before happen in that moment.”November 133 minutes agoExperienced JaysMyles DichterToronto Blue Jays right-fielder George Springer takes the field before Game 7 of the World Series. ( Nick Turchiaro/Imagn Images/Reuters)In the bottom of the first inning of Game 7 of the 2019 World Series, Houston Astros outfielder George Springer stepped into the batter’s box to face Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer.Springer flied out to centre field. Now, he’s teammates with Scherzer — and once again, he’ll lead off while Scherzer starts a World Series Game 7.This is actually Springer’s third winner-takes-championship game, having also played in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Dodgers.We’ll find out soon if that big-game experience pays off.34 minutes agoOhtani vs. Scherzer: What say the fansMark GollomJays fan Matt Black, with his daughter Ava, weighed in on tonight’s starting pitchers. (Mark Gollom/CBC)At Rogers Centre, Jays fans weighed in on tonight’s starting pitching matchup: Jays veteran Max Scherzer versus two-way Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.“I’m not scared of Ohtani,” said Andrae Anglin. “Max at this stage [you] don’t know if he’ll be on or off. He knows how big this game is. I think he’s going to give it all that he has.”Rob Convery said he thinks Scherzer has the advantage because he’s pitched in this kind of situation before (Scherzer started Game 7 of the 2019 World Series).As for Ohtani, Convery thinks George Springer “is going to light up Ohtani on his first pitch.”J.J Anderson said he believes the Jays hitters will be able to get to Ohtani, although he does have some concerns about Scherzer because of where he is in his career.“But if he’s like he’s been for most of the playoffs, I’m pretty sure it will be a fun matchup.”As for fan Matt Black, he summed up the matchup succinctly: “I love Scherzer. Mad Max!”39 minutes agoToronto wants the World SeriesJohn RietiToronto Blue Jays fans rush to gain a vantage point as gates open at the Rogers Centre ahead of Game 7. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)Who will win tonight? I have no idea.This I’m certain of: Toronto is ready to erupt if the Blue Jays pull it off. Jays logos are everywhere downtown right now and fans have flooded the core. The Leafs’ and Raptors’ seasons have started, but make no mistake, it’s a baseball city right now. 40 minutes agoFirst roar of the nightMyles DichterScherzer came trotting out to the bullpen, looking focused as ever. And all of a sudden — still over a half-hour from first pitch — this place got loud.The 41-year-old didn’t acknowledge the crowd. He simply placed his glove on the field, and began warming up for the biggest game of the season.Calling Mad Max “locked in” is an understatement. 😳 pic.twitter.com/9LvoemG0w3—PitchingNinja41 minutes agoAll eyes on BargerMyles DichterThe Blue Jays right-fielder has become a main character of this World Series, from his pinch-hit grand slam in Game 1 to his lodged ball and base-running blunder last night.Thanks to his strong .467 batting average this series, Schneider bumped him to fifth in the batting order while moving Daulton Varsho to seventh.Will the moment come to him again? And can he deliver one night after a wild finish to Game 6?48 minutes agoCanada’s team?Mark GollomJeremy Seitz came from Saskatchewan to be in Toronto for tonight’s game. (Mark Gollom/CBC)Tim Buchanan is certainly an example of why the Jays have been dubbed “Canada’s team.” Buchanan flew from his hometown in New Brunswick to be in Toronto tonight.“This is unbelievable. It’s something that may never happen again in my lifetime so we had to be here,” he said.Jeremy Seitz said he came from Saskatchewan to watch the Jays win the World Series tonight.The Jays will obviously take it tonight, he said, mostly because of their hitting.“We’ve been fans for a long time,” he said. “Came here with the hopes they’re going to win and we believe they’re going to win.”“If we didn’t believe it we wouldn’t be here from Saskatchewan.”51 minutes agoErnie Clement’s joyful approachJohn RietiJays’ Ernie Clement: ‘My favourite team I’ve ever been a part of’Blue Jays utility infielder Ernie Clement was asked at a news conference before Game 7 how he would want this Jays team to be defined. He highlighted the team’s close-knit nature, saying, ‘You get to play with 30 of your best friends.’If you don’t already love Ernie Clement, may I present this absolute gem of a quote:“No matter how tonight goes this is the most fun I’ve ever had playing baseball,” he told reporters ahead of Game 7.It feels like Clement has played this entire season with a smile on his face (perhaps except for that stretch where he kept getting hit by pitches).He’s also on a 12-game post-season hitting streak. One more and he’ll break the Jays’ franchise record.
Blue Jays face Dodgers in Toronto for winner-take-all World Series Game 7
