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TORONTO · November 2, 2025 — The Toronto Blue Jays’ dream season ended in heartbreak Sunday night, as they fell 5-4 in 11 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a dramatic Game 7 of the World Series at Rogers Centre.
What began as a storybook run — their first World Series appearance in over three decades — turned into a night of emotional highs and crushing lows for Blue Jays fans across Canada.
Toronto took an early 3-0 lead behind Bo Bichette’s towering home run in the third inning and a clutch RBI single from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the fifth. Starting pitcher Kevin Gausman delivered six strong innings, holding the Dodgers’ powerful lineup in check. But the momentum shifted late in the game when L.A. staged a stunning comeback.
In the ninth, with the Jays just one strike away from victory, Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas hit a solo shot off reliever Jeff Hoffman to tie the game. The crowd fell silent as the Dodgers forced extra innings. Then, in the 11th, Will Smith delivered a decisive home run — the first extra-inning walk-off in a Game 7 in 25 years — sealing back-to-back championships for Los Angeles.
After the game, Blue Jays players were visibly emotional. Bo Bichette, who had one of the strongest postseasons in franchise history, told reporters:
“We left everything on the field. It hurts, but this team showed heart, and we’ll be back.”
Manager John Schneider praised his squad’s resilience, saying the loss would fuel their hunger heading into next season.
“This team believes it can win. We proved that. The future is bright for Blue Jays baseball.”
Despite the loss, the 2025 season was a breakthrough. Toronto finished with a 94-68 record, captured the AL East title for the first time since 2015, and powered through the playoffs with clutch hitting from Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, and Davis Schneider.
Off the field, the Blue Jays’ postseason run reignited national excitement for baseball in Canada. Bars and public squares across the country were packed with fans waving blue-and-white flags, reminiscent of the glory days of 1992 and 1993.
While the championship slipped away, the message from the clubhouse was clear: this is just the beginning. The Jays’ young core, deep rotation, and playoff experience have set the stage for what could be a dominant chapter in Canadian baseball.
As Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put it best:
“Toronto deserved a championship — and next year, we’ll finish the job.”
By Canada Today Staff
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