Los Angeles Dodgers they became two-time champions of the World Series by winning 5-4 in 11 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays in the decisive Game 7, played on Saturday.
The Los Angeles team thus became the first to win consecutive titles since the New York Yankees (1998-2000), reaffirming its dominance in the Major League baseball.
The game had all the ingredients of a memorable final: drama, comebacks, historic home runs and heroic performances. Will Smith He was responsible for sealing glory with a solo home run in the 11th inning against Shane Bieber, the first home run in extra innings of a Game 7 in the history of the Fall Classic, according to data from MLB.com.
“You dream about those moments… extra innings, putting your team on top. I’ll remember it forever,” Smith told The Associated Press.
Will Smith, by the way, is a World Series winner for the sixth consecutive time.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese ace who led the Dodgers to the title and was elected MVP
The most decisive figure of the Series was the Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who won the MVP award of the 2025 World Series after a heroic performance.
Yamamoto pitched in Game 6 and, less than 24 hours later, took the mound again in relief in Game 7, completing a feat of resilience and commitment. The Japanese threw 34 additional pitches, after having made 96 pitches the previous day, to achieve his third victory of the Series.
“Yoshinobu gave everything. He was the heart of this team,” praised first baseman Freddie Freeman.
With his mettle and dominance, the Japanese sealed a postseason to remember, consolidating his status as the Dodgers’ new ace and confirming that his million-dollar signing was more than justified.
Miguel Rojas, the Venezuelan hero of Game 7
He Venezuelan Miguel Rojas He was also a key player in the Dodgers’ two-time championship. The 35-year-old infielder shined both defensively and with the bat in Games 6 and 7, demonstrating his experience in the most difficult moments.
In Game 6, he made spectacular plays at second base that kept Los Angeles alive. And in Game 7, he starred in one of the most exciting moments when he hit a home run in the ninth inning off Jeff Hoffman that tied the score 4-4 and changed the fate of the series.
Additionally, Rojas executed an extraordinary defensive play at home plate, preventing the winning run for Toronto and preserving the tie that took the game to extra innings.
“The turn was to just try to get on base, so that Shohei Ohtani, who is our power hitter, could drive me in, but the fact that it was a home run makes it incredible,” Rojas told ESPN.
“It’s the swing of my life. I’ll never forget it.”
Kershaw says goodbye as a legend
Game 7 also marked the goodbye of Clayton Kershaw, who retires after 18 seasons in MLB with three Cy Youngs, an MVP and three championship rings.
“Grateful to have shared this. The relationships continue, but these moments are not repeated,” the veteran left-hander told SportsNet LA.
Toronto falls short despite Bichette and Scherzer
The Blue Jays had opportunities to take the series. Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, and veteran Max Scherzer made a solid start, but 14 runners left on base proved decisive.
“I’ve been crying for an hour. I thought I couldn’t take it anymore… I love these guys,” Ernie Clement confessed through tears.
A two-time championship that consolidates a dynasty
With their victory in 2025, the Dodgers seal a golden era with a stellar roster, collective leadership and figures who respond in the big moments. MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Venezuelan Miguel Rojas symbolize the dedication, discipline and competitive spirit that define this two-time world baseball champion.
