The Toronto Blue Jays experienced one of the most heartbreaking losses in World Series history in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In the top of the ninth inning, Toronto began mounting a rally. A hit-by-pitch followed by a ground-rule double put runners on second and third with no outs. The Dodgers responded by sending in starter Tyler Glasnow to relieve their pitcher, trying to quell the threat.
With runners in scoring position and no outs, the Blue Jays were in a prime position to at least tie the game. After Ernie Clement hit a first-pitch flyout, the resilient George Springer was expected to come to the plate following Andres Gimenez. However, Springer never got the chance to take his fifth at-bat.
Gimenez hit a soft line drive straight to Kike Hernandez in left field, recording the second out. But in a stunning turn of events, Hernandez noticed Blue Jays hitter Addison Barger had strayed too far off second base. Hernandez and second baseman Miguel Rojas executed a perfectly synchronized double play, tagging out Barger to end the game.
This costly “Little League” error might have wasted Toronto’s golden opportunity to close out the Dodgers once and for all.
Media personality Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back in criticizing Barger and the Blue Jays for the mistake. Posting on X, Smith said:
“Great game in the World Series Dodgers win 3-1. Barber for the @BlueJays picked off at 2nd after a line drive to left. Here’s my thing: How in the hell do you get picked off on a line drive. Message: Little League teaches you. A runner on 2nd Base FREEZES on line drives. Baseball 101. But great pick off by KiKe Hernandez!”
With the victory, the Dodgers have forced a decisive Game 7 in the 2025 World Series. Despite the Blue Jays maintaining home-field advantage, the Dodgers now carry all the momentum after that clutch defensive play.
Max Scherzer is the likely Game 7 starter for Toronto. Meanwhile, Los Angeles’ pitching plans appear to be in flux. Glasnow’s surprise relief appearance late in Game 6 could affect his availability, though he still may pitch given his limited workload. Additionally, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hasn’t ruled out a potential start from Shohei Ohtani in the final game.
The stage is set for an epic showdown to decide the championship. Baseball fans can only wait and see who will rise to the occasion in Game 7.
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