The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in an 11-inning Game 7 to win the 2025 World Series. This victory marks their third championship in six years, solidifying their status as a modern dynasty. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP for his crucial performances.
In a thrilling conclusion at Rogers Centre in Toronto, the Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. The game extended to 11 innings, with Los Angeles securing a 5-4 victory. Mookie Betts sealed the win with a double play in the bottom of the 11th, stepping on second and throwing to Freddie Freeman at first for the final outs.
The Dodgers trailed early after Bo Bichette's three-run homer gave Toronto a lead. Max Muncy responded with a homer in the eighth to narrow the gap. In the ninth, Miguel Rojas tied the game with a solo shot off Jeff Hoffman. Andy Pages made a game-saving catch on a deep fly ball, preventing Toronto from scoring the winning run.
Will Smith hit the go-ahead home run in the 11th, and Yamamoto earned the win in relief after tossing 2 ⅔ scoreless innings. This came a day after his six-inning start in Game 6. "I've never been in that situation. And I was so nervous," Betts said of the final play.
Manager Dave Roberts praised the team's efforts: "We've put together something pretty special." The win highlights the Dodgers' heavy investments, including Yamamoto's $325 million contract and Shohei Ohtani's part of a $1.025 billion spending spree. Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson called it a dynasty: "In baseball, three titles in six years is a dynasty."
Toronto pushed hard, with Andrés Giménez adding an RBI double, but fell short despite the home crowd's energy. Clayton Kershaw also celebrated his third World Series ring.