Trey Yesavage Shines in World Series Game 5
From humble beginnings in Single-A baseball to a standout performance in the Toronto Blue Jays’ second World Series game, 22-year-old Trey Yesavage delivered a memorable final start of the 2025 season. He pitched a stellar seven innings at Dodger Stadium, leading the Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series.
With Yesavage’s impressive outing and the team’s timely hitting, Toronto is now just one win away from clinching the championship. His performance was pivotal, allowing only three hits and one earned run while striking out 12 batters. Remarkably, 10 of those strikeouts occurred in the first five innings.
Interestingly, Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax was watching closely from the stands as Yesavage made history. In a previous game, Yesavage had struggled with his signature splitter, which forced him to rely more on his slider. Despite that challenge, the Blue Jays managed to secure a win in Game 1 at home.
However, in this latest matchup, Yesavage showcased incredible finesse. His pitches bewildered the Dodgers, contrasting sharply with the success the Yankees and Mariners had against him earlier in the postseason. His slider effectively complemented a mid-90s fastball, keeping the hitters on their toes.
Early Lead Sets the Tone
To add to Yesavage’s defense, the Blue Jays quickly jumped on Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, who allowed two solo home runs within the first three pitches of the game. Davis Schneider opened the scoring with a home run that set an electric tone, followed by another from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., marking his eighth of the postseason.
Yesavage’s only mistake occurred in the third inning, where Enrique Hernandez hit a home run on a 2-0 count, reviving a previously quiet Dodger Stadium. Yet, the Blue Jays answered quickly in the next frame. Teoscar Hernandez misplayed a ball, allowing Dalton Varsho to reach third base, and Ernie Clement’s sacrifice fly restored the team’s two-run lead.
As the game progressed, Yesavage continued to excel. In the seventh, the Blue Jays extended their lead, with Addison Berger scoring on a single and a wild pitch. Bo Bichette followed suit, driving in Andres Jimenez, bringing the score to 5-1. A single from Isaiah Kinner-Falefa in the eighth further secured their advantage.
After Yesavage left the game, manager John Schneider called on Seranthony Dominguez and closer Jeff Hoffman, who successfully sealed the victory for the Blue Jays. Now, the franchise stands just two wins away from their first World Series title since 1993.
On the other side of the field, the reigning champions, the Dodgers, face the pressure with their backs against the wall. To retain their title, they’ll need to secure victories in the next two games— a tall order, but they have the right talent lined up to make it happen.
Looking ahead, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will seek his third consecutive complete game for the Dodgers, facing off against Kevin Gausman, who impressed in a prior outing despite allowing a solo home run. The first pitch for Game 6 is set for Halloween night at 8:08 p.m. ET in Toronto.
