Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers forces Isiah Kiner-Falefa of the Toronto Blue Jays out at home plate. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)The LatestDodgers defeat Blue Jays 5-5 in 11 innings to win back-to-back titles. Jays’ Ernie Clement sets MLB record for most hits in a post-season.Jays’ Andrés Giménez was hit by a pitch from Justin Wrobleski and benches clear. Bo Bichette hit a 3-run homer in the third. Dodgers scored a run in the top of the fourth. UpdatesNovember 23 minutes agoYamamoto for MVP?Myles DichterIt feels like there could be no other choice.The Dodgers ace beat the Blue Jays twice as a starter in Games 2 and 6. Then, one day after the latter outing, he returned with 2.2 shutout innings to fuel the Dodgers’ extra-innings win.Two off-seasons ago, he signed for $325 million US without ever having thrown an MLB pitch.Sure looking like a good investment now.5 minutes ago‘Let’s go Blue Jays’ at Rogers CentreMyles DichterJust like in Game 6, a double-play has ended the game. This time, it ended the series too. And it made the Dodgers champions once again.The crowd fell silent when the final out was made at first base. Fans are starting to exit, not interested in watching the Dodgers celebrate on their home field.Their Blue Jays could hardly have been any closer — and a “Let’s go Blue Jays” chant has ignited moments after the game ended to recognize that. It did fizzle quickly, however.7 minutes agoDodgers win the World SeriesJohn RietiThe Los Angeles Dodgers gets a double-play to become back-to-back World Series champions. Heartbreak for the Toronto Blue Jays.13 minutes agoGuerrero Jr. due upMyles DichterIt’s exactly who the Jays would want in this situation, with their slugger leading off the 11th. Two spots behind him is Barger, who’s had his share of moments in these playoffs.Batting between them, however, is Kiner-Falefa, who pinch-ran for Bichette but was thrown out at home.We’ll see if that move comes back to hurt the Jays.13 minutes agoTop 11: Dodgers get go-ahead home run John RietiShane Bieber entered the game and immediately got a nice defensive play from third baseman Ernie Clement, who stabbed a soft grounder and fired it to first to get Rojas.Bieber then got Ohtani to ground out to second on the first pitch he saw.But Will Smith got a pitch out over the plate and drilled it into the left-field seats, giving his team a 5-4 lead.Freeman grounded out, but the damage may be done. 18 minutes agoWill Smith does it againMyles DichterThe Dodgers catcher has been their best hitter all series — including Ohtani.He launched the go-ahead home run off Gausman in Game 2.Now, his latest big swing has put the Dodgers within three outs of a second straight title.22 minutes agoBieber time Myles DichterThe former Cy Young winner came to the Jays in a trade deadline deal with Cleveland.He was solid in his Game 4 start, allowing one run over 5.1 innings, but has been roughed up early in his outing. It goes without saying the Jays need a clean inning to start from Bieber here tonight.The crowd approved of the move.22 minutes agoBottom of the 10th: Yamamoto shuts down Jays againJohn RietiYamamoto still looks strong, getting Giménez to ground out to start the bottom of the 10th.He let the count slip to 3-0 on George Springer, but battled back to strike out the Jays designated hitter.Myles Straw flied out to right field.We’ve passed midnight in Toronto and we don’t have a World Series champion yet.25 minutes agoNathan Phillips Square at capacity, Toronto police sayAdam CarterBaseball fans watch World Series Game 7 during a watch party at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press)With a massive watch party ongoing at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto, police are asking people not to travel to the area as it is now at capacity.Officers are also asking people not to climb the Toronto sign, nearby structures, or construction scaffolding. Officers on scene are “supporting safe crowd movement,” police say.28 minutes ago2 states of fandomMyles DichterWhen the Dodgers are up to bat, there are towels in faces and a general feeling of fear and anxiety.Everyone is standing when the Blue Jays hit, with intermittent “Let’s go Blue Jays” chants.The tension in both scenarios is thick.
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series, defeat Toronto Blue Jays 5-4
