Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Welcome to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update." I’m Dillon, and this is Big Dill Sports, where we dive into the excitement of the baseball world and pick out the big moments and big deals in every game. Grab your cap, because today we're unpacking Game 2 of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. Spoiler alert: the series is heating up as the Dodgers claimed a 5–1 victory, leveling things at one game apiece.
Let's start with how the Dodgers turned the tables after a tough Game 1 loss. It was all about classic pitching mastery and some late-game fireworks. The evening kicked off in style when Freddie Freeman roped a two-out double in the first inning. You could feel the energy shift as Will Smith followed up by driving Freeman home with a clean RBI single, putting the Dodgers in the driver’s seat early on.
But don't count out the Blue Jays just yet. In the third, George Springer took one for the team—literally—getting hit by a pitch, then trotting around to score off Alejandro Kirk’s sacrifice fly. It was anyone’s game at 1–1 until the seventh inning came around.
Enter the night’s hero, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Talk about a powerhouse performance! Over nine innings, Yamamoto allowed just four hits, walked none, and struck out eight. He even retired 20 consecutive batters to wrap it up. That's not something you see every day—unless you’re Yamamoto, apparently. He’s the first since Curt Schilling in 2001 to pitch back-to-back complete games in the postseason. A true big dill.
Now, let’s talk offensive highlights. Will Smith was on fire. In the seventh, he put the Dodgers back on top with a solo home run, his first extra-base hit of the postseason. Not long after, Max Muncy followed suit. Muncy, the Dodgers’ postseason home run king, crushed one into the Blue Jays’ bullpen, making it his 15th career postseason homer. If you love big hits, these two were delivering.
The Dodgers didn't stop there. They tacked on a couple more in the eighth, thanks to aggressive baserunning and some smart plays from Smith. That sealed the win at 5–1.
Before we move on, how about a quick nod to the historical charm of the evening? The game took place in front of 44,607 fans at the Rogers Centre, where an old Blue Jays hero, Joe Carter, threw out the first pitch. It was a night of nostalgia and new memories, especially for Dodgers fans.
As for the Blue Jays, Kevin Gausman was impressive, keeping the Dodgers in check until that seventh inning. Unfortunately for Toronto, as soon as L.A.’s power duo connected, it was game over.
Looking ahead, the series now shifts to Dodger Stadium for Games 3, 4, and 5. Expect fireworks as Tyler Glasnow and Max Scherzer face off. With the series tied, momentum is crucial, and both teams will be bringing their A-game to sunny Los Angeles.
In the broader world of baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred shared some exciting news; MLB might send its top talent to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It's a logistical puzzle, but there's potential for an extended All-Star break to make this dream a reality. He also touched on labor issues and the future of the game, hinting at possible changes come the next collective bargaining agreement.
So there you have it, folks. With the World Series heating up and big things on the horizon for baseball, there's plenty to be excited about. Thanks for tuning in to "Daily Double Play" on Big Dill Sports. Don’t forget to catch Game 3 as we continue to celebrate our love for the game and those big dill moments that define it. Catch you next time!
## World Series Game 2 Recap: Dodgers Even Series with 5–1 Victory over Blue Jays
On Saturday night at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, the Los Angeles Dodgers evened the 2025 World Series at one game apiece by downing the Toronto Blue Jays, 5–1. After dropping a lopsided Game 1 on Friday, the defending champions relied on a classic pitchers’ duel and timely power to bounce back in Game 2 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)).
Freddie Freeman set the tone in the top of the first inning with a two-out double, and catcher Will Smith immediately followed with an RBI single up the middle to put L.A. ahead, 1–0 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)). Toronto countered in the bottom of the third when George Springer was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. single, and scored on Alejandro Kirk’s sacrifice fly to even the score, 1–1 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)). Neither bullpen nor starter budged until the decisive seventh inning.
## Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Back-to-Back Postseason Gems
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was nothing short of dominant throughout his nine innings of work. The right-hander completed his second straight postseason start, scattering four hits, allowing only the lone run in the third inning, walking none and striking out eight over 105 pitches, 73 of which were strikes ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)). After laboring through a 23-pitch first inning that culminated in a pair of two-out baserunners, Yamamoto settled in, retiring 20 consecutive batters to close out his gem. He also generated 17 swinging strikes and an equal number of called strikes, utilizing a six-pitch arsenal highlighted by a 96.2 mph fastball and an 80 mph curveball that froze Daulton Varsho early ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)).
In accomplishing this feat, Yamamoto became the first pitcher since Curt Schilling in 2001 to throw complete games in back-to-back postseason starts and the first to deliver a World Series complete game since Johnny Cueto in 2015 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)). His performance not only limited pressure on a struggling Dodger bullpen but also reaffirmed why Los Angeles entered the Fall Classic as favorites.
## Offensive Highlights: Smith and Muncy Provide Late Power
With the score still knotted at 1–1 in the seventh, Will Smith finally broke the stalemate. Facing Kevin Gausman, Smith fought a full count and then turned on a 3–2 fastball, depositing his first extra-base hit of the postseason into the second deck in left field for a solo home run and a 2–1 lead ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-win-world-series-game-2-2025)). Smith finished the night 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs, leading the Dodgers in nearly every offensive category for the game ([sportsdata.usatoday.com](https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/baseball/mlb/stats/2914247)).
Two batters later, Max Muncy—already the Dodgers’ all-time postseason home run leader—launched another 3–2 offering from Gausman oppo-field into the Blue Jays’ bullpen, extending L.A.’s advantage to 3–1 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)). It was Muncy’s 15th career postseason homer, setting a new franchise mark and underscoring his knack for clutch October swings.
Los Angeles tacked on two more insurance runs in the eighth inning. After loading the bases with one out, the Dodgers took advantage of a wild pitch and an aggressive infield choice by Smith, who beat out a would-be double play to bring home a pair and seal the game, 5–1 ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)).
## Historical Notes and Game Environment
Attendance at the Rogers Centre reached 44,607 in a game lasting 2 hours, 36 minutes on artificial turf (per Baseball-Reference) ([baseball-reference.com](https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TOR/TOR202510250.shtml?utm_source=openai)). As part of the pre-game ceremonies, former Blue Jays hero Joe Carter—who delivered the 1993 World Series walk-off home run—threw out the first pitch, only to witness Smith and Muncy replace the nostalgic moment with their own brand of power ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-win-world-series-game-2-2025)).
Kevin Gausman, who had been outstanding in relief during Toronto’s ALCS clincher, retired 17 consecutive Dodgers batters after the first–inning rally, showcasing why he’s considered one of the American League’s elite starters ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)). Still, his night unraveled once L.A.’s duo of power threats connected in the seventh.
## Series Context and What’s Next
With the series now tied 1–1, the Fall Classic shifts to Dodger Stadium, where Games 3, 4 and 5 will be played. First pitch for Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET, with Tyler Glasnow expected to oppose Max Scherzer in a marquee pitching matchup ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-world-series-game-2-live-updates-score-highlights/live/)). Securing a win in Los Angeles will be pivotal for momentum, as the road team has not won a Fall Classic since 1988.
## General MLB News: Manfred Eyes Olympics, Labor Outlook
Prior to Game 2, Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed growing confidence that Major League Baseball could send its top talent to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. MLB has discussed implementing an extended All-Star break to accommodate tournament play, though any agreement hinges on the players’ union and potential impacts on existing broadcast and sponsorship deals ([boston25news.com](https://www.boston25news.com/sports/rob-manfred/WDVNFWXF4I5FZHNM7EY5FL4DBA/)). Manfred acknowledged logistical hurdles, especially for future Games, and stressed that an Olympic window in Los Angeles would likely be a one-off, with Brisbane 2032 presenting even greater challenges ([boston25news.com](https://www.boston25news.com/sports/rob-manfred/WDVNFWXF4I5FZHNM7EY5FL4DBA/)).
The commissioner also touched on labor issues, including postseason payroll disparities and the potential for a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement, set to expire in 2026. He defended the current 12-team playoff format as a successful expansion from 10 teams and signaled optimism over securing new television contracts, particularly with Comcast/NBCUniversal for playoff games and Netflix for the Home Run Derby ([boston25news.com](https://www.boston25news.com/sports/rob-manfred/WDVNFWXF4I5FZHNM7EY5FL4DBA/)).
With the World Series now knotted and attention already turning to both the upcoming matchups and the broader future of the game, MLB fans have much to anticipate in the remaining postseason and beyond.
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