Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Welcome to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update" on Big Dill Sports. I'm Dillon, your host, ready to wrap up all the thrilling action from the 2025 World Series. Let's dive into the latest!
Yesterday was a momentous one for baseball fans, especially those cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays. Facing off against the defending champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto pulled off a crucial victory in Game 4, topping the Dodgers 6–2 at Dodger Stadium. This win ties the series at two games apiece and, for the first time since 1993, the World Series heads back to Rogers Centre knotted at 2-2.
Now, about that game. Toronto wasted no time getting ahead. In the third inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has been absolutely phenomenal, smashed a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani. That marked Guerrero's seventh home run of the postseason, setting a new franchise record for the Jays. Talk about clutch!
The highlight of the night? Definitely the seventh inning, where the Blue Jays unleashed an offensive onslaught. It all started with Daulton Varsho’s single, followed by Ernie Clement’s double. By the end, Andrés Giménez and Bo Bichette added RBI hits, putting them in command. The Dodgers’ bullpen just couldn't hold Toronto’s offense at bay.
On the mound, Shane Bieber was cool and collected for Toronto. Over 5⅓ innings, he kept the Dodgers at bay, allowing just one run. Meanwhile, Toronto's relievers, Mason Fluharty and Chris Bassitt, locked things down in the late innings, ensuring the Dodgers couldn’t mount a comeback.
Shohei Ohtani, pitching on short rest, gave it his all but struggled against Toronto’s relentless batters, yielding four runs. It wasn’t his night on the mound or at the plate, but he's still a marvel to watch.
Now, let’s spotlight who was a 'big dill' last night—and that’s got to be Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With his record-setting homer and two RBIs, he’s shown why he’s indispensable to Toronto’s success this postseason.
Toronto played without George Springer, their ALCS MVP, who’s out with a right side discomfort. Manager John Schneider remains hopeful about his return, but it’s still up in the air.
Looking ahead, the series continues tonight at Dodger Stadium. It’s Blake Snell for the Dodgers against Toronto’s rookie, Trey Yesavage. This pitching duel is a rematch of Game 1, which Toronto dominated. It’ll be fascinating to see how these teams adjust strategies with the stakes sky-high.
Before we wrap up, a nod to some broader MLB buzz—there's plenty of talk about pitcher usage, especially with two-way stars like Ohtani and the demands of short rest. Plus, everyone will be watching how the Dodgers handle their bullpen tonight—it could be a game-changer.
With the series heading back to Toronto, anticipation is building. Both teams are hungry for the edge that could carry them to a championship.
Thanks for tuning in to “Daily Double Play” on Big Dill Sports. I'm Dillon, and I’ll catch you next time for more of baseball’s biggest moments.
## Series Overview and Game 4 Result
Yesterday, October 28, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays evened the 2025 World Series at two games apiece by defeating the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers 6–2 in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium. Toronto’s victory came less than 24 hours after enduring a historic 18-inning loss in Game 3, and it guarantees that, for the first time since 1993, the Fall Classic will return to Rogers Centre in Toronto with the series knotted at 2–2 ([baseball-reference.com](https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/?date=2025-10-28&utm_source=openai)).
## Key Offensive Highlights
Toronto struck early and often. In the third inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, giving the Blue Jays a 2–1 lead. It marked his seventh home run of the postseason, setting a single-postseason franchise record for Toronto ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/28/blue-jays-dodgers-world-series-game-4-report?utm_source=openai)). After retiring 11 of 12 batters following that blast, Ohtani surrendered four runs in the seventh. Toronto’s four-run seventh inning featured Daulton Varsho’s single, Ernie Clement’s wall-scraping double, Andrés Giménez’s RBI single, and Ty France’s run-scoring groundout before Bo Bichette and Addison Barger added consecutive RBI singles off Blake Treinen ([kpbs.org](https://www.kpbs.org/news/2025/10/28/blue-jays-even-world-series-with-6-2-win-over-dodgers-in-game-4?utm_source=openai)).
Addison Barger contributed with two hits and one RBI, while Nathan Lukes went 2-for-3 with a run scored. The Blue Jays totaled nine hits against Dodgers pitching and never trailed after Guerrero’s homer ([games.cbssports.com](https://www.games.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251028_TOR%40LAD/?utm_source=openai)).
## Starting Pitching and Bullpen Performance
Shane Bieber delivered a composed performance for Toronto, scattering six hits and allowing a lone run over 5⅓ innings. He struck out four and walked two, holding the Dodgers scoreless after the second inning until exiting in the sixth inning’s waning moments ([games.cbssports.com](https://www.games.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251028_TOR%40LAD/?utm_source=openai)). Bieber’s outing was a stark contrast to Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani, who, pitching on just 17 hours’ rest, yielded four runs on six hits with six strikeouts over six-plus innings. Ohtani also went 0-for-3 at the plate with a walk and two strikeouts, and departed after the seventh inning as Toronto chased him with timely hitting ([kpbs.org](https://www.kpbs.org/news/2025/10/28/blue-jays-even-world-series-with-6-2-win-over-dodgers-in-game-4?utm_source=openai)).
Toronto’s bullpen, highlighted by Mason Fluharty (1⅔ scoreless innings) and Chris Bassitt (1⅓ innings of shutout ball), preserved the lead over the final 3 1/3 innings. Los Angeles relievers, including Anthony Banda and Blake Treinen, were unable to contain Toronto’s rally in the seventh, conceding four runs on five hits in the decisive frame ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/28/blue-jays-dodgers-world-series-game-4-report?utm_source=openai)).
## Individual Player Statistics
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR): 2-for-4, 2 R, HR (7), 2 RBI, BB, K ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/world-series-game-4-toronto-blue-jays-vs-los-angeles-dodgers-oct-28-2025-game-boxscore-94229?utm_source=openai)).
- Addison Barger (TOR): 2-for-4, R, RBI ([games.cbssports.com](https://www.games.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251028_TOR%40LAD/?utm_source=openai)).
- Nathan Lukes (TOR): 2-for-3, R ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/world-series-game-4-toronto-blue-jays-vs-los-angeles-dodgers-oct-28-2025-game-boxscore-94229?utm_source=openai)).
- Shane Bieber (TOR): 6 ⅓ IP, 6 H, 1 R, 4 K, 2 BB – W ([games.cbssports.com](https://www.games.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251028_TOR%40LAD/?utm_source=openai)).
- Shohei Ohtani (LAD): 6 ⅓ IP, 6 H, 4 R, 6 K, 2 BB – L; 0-for-3, BB, 2 K at plate ([kpbs.org](https://www.kpbs.org/news/2025/10/28/blue-jays-even-world-series-with-6-2-win-over-dodgers-in-game-4?utm_source=openai)).
- Max Muncy (LAD): 1-for-3, R, BB, K ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/world-series-game-4-toronto-blue-jays-vs-los-angeles-dodgers-oct-28-2025-game-boxscore-94229?utm_source=openai)).
## Context and Momentum Shift
Coming off the emotionally and physically draining 18-inning marathon in Game 3—won 6–5 by the Dodgers on Freddie Freeman’s walk-off homer—Toronto demonstrated resilience and focus in Game 4. Manager John Schneider praised his team’s composure after what could have been a back-breaking loss, noting “Nobody ever wavers. Nobody ever hesitates. It’s the same group of guys each and every day” ([games.cbssports.com](https://www.games.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20251028_TOR%40LAD/?utm_source=openai)). Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the challenge of short rest for Ohtani but lauded his two-way star’s effort, stating “He’s in rarified air for a reason” ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-9pazcu6h57cdropd?utm_source=openai)).
By snapping the Dodgers’ 13-game postseason winning run at home and reclaiming home-field advantage, Toronto has shifted the series’s momentum back in its favor. The victory ensures that if the series goes beyond Game 5, a title could be clinched in front of a raucous Rogers Centre crowd.
## Injury Update
Toronto played Game 4 without ALCS MVP George Springer, who exited Game 3 late with right side discomfort after a swing. Manager Schneider confirmed Springer remained out of the lineup for Game 4 but offered optimism on his availability: “We’re day-to-day; we’ll see how he feels tomorrow” ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_World_Series?utm_source=openai)).
## Series Standings and Upcoming Matchup
With the series tied at 2-2, Game 5 is scheduled for tonight, October 29, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (3–1, 2.42 ERA in 2025 postseason) will square off against Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage (2–1, 4.26 ERA) in a rematch of their Game 1 duel, which Toronto won 11–4 after chasing Snell in the sixth inning. City and time: Dodger Stadium, 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX ([fox5atlanta.com](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/world-series-schedule-how-watch-2025?utm_source=openai)).
## Broader MLB News and Notes
- Shohei Ohtani’s short-rest start in Game 4 reignites debates about pitcher usage in the modern postseason and the toll of two-way play on starters’ recovery ([kpbs.org](https://www.kpbs.org/news/2025/10/28/blue-jays-even-world-series-with-6-2-win-over-dodgers-in-game-4?utm_source=openai)).
- The Dodgers will evaluate their bullpen utilization after carrying 10 pitchers in the first four games, hoping for more stability in high-leverage situations ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/freddie-freeman-hr-18th-gives-dodgers-2-1-lead-vs-jays--flm-2025-10-28/?utm_source=openai)).
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s seven homers and 14 RBIs rank among the most prolific by a Blue Jays slugger in a single postseason, drawing early consideration for World Series MVP should Toronto prevail ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/10/28/sports/vladimir-guerrero-jr-puts-blue-jays-up-in-game-4-with-homer-off-shohei-ohtani/?utm_source=openai)).
As the series returns to Los Angeles for a decisive Game 5, both teams will look to seize momentum with starting pitching matchups and clutch hitting shaping the pathway to a potential championship-deciding Game 6 and 7 back in Toronto. The stage is set for another must-watch installment in this thrilling Fall Classic.
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