Last night didn’t go how we hoped. The Toronto Blue Jays lost 5-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers here at the Rogers Centre, and the mood in the stadium shifted fast. After the high of Game 1, this one looked like a reminder that October baseball demands consistency, grit, and no free passes.
A Night That Felt Off from the Start
Right from the first pitch, something felt different. The Dodgers came out swinging, and their ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game (yes, the entire thing), allowing just four hits and striking out eight. That’s rare in the modern game, especially in the World Series. You’ve got to give credit where it’s due, but it also felt like the Jays couldn’t catch a break.
Then came the moments that had fans fuming. Several pitches from LA seemed to ride inside a little too much, clipping at the edges of what’s acceptable. One of them hit George Springer squarely, sending a hush over the entire stadium. Thankfully, he stayed in and finished the game, but you could feel the frustration ripple through the dugout and the stands. It’s one thing to play hard but it’s another to flirt with danger.
What Exactly Happened
From the first inning, you could feel the tension. The Jays had momentum from their big win, but the Dodgers came in with strong answers.
- The Dodgers struck first. Will Smith opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first.
- Toronto managed just one run on four hits. Their bats simply never clicked.
- LA’s starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game, four hits allowed, eight strikeouts, no walks.
- This was one of those performances where you tip your cap and say “okay, that’s special” if you can appreciate the sport
- There were moments where the Jays threatened but when the game swung in favour of LA, Toronto just couldn’t storm back. The Dodgers’ pitching and defence held firm.
Big Picture: Now We’re Tied 1-1 and Heading to L.A.
Here’s where things stand and what to watch:
- The series is now tied 1-1. That win in Game 2 by Los Angeles means we’re no longer just riding momentum at home. We now head to their park for Games 3, 4, and hopefully 5.
- Home field advantage still belongs to Toronto though with Games 1, 2, 6 & 7 here; the road games are in Los Angeles and hoping that’s something we can lean on as Drake put it the other night, “We’ve been here before.”
- After the previous firecracker, losing at home stings more though, and the Jays must reset quickly. Pitching needs to hold. The bats must wake up, and there is zero margin for error now.
- If this had been a dominant win by the Jays, we’d be heading out with a 2-0 series edge. Instead, we go on the road even. A tough spot, but not fatal.
From This Fan’s Seat
I still believe and I still will wear blue proud today because this team earned it, but last night reminded me that belief needs action behind it. Having an 11-run Game 1 is awesome; following it with a four-hit night is not.
Toronto was the electric city for Game 1. Last night felt quiet in comparison, and that’s the thing about October is the bar keeps getting raised. The lights stay bright. The fans stay loud, and the opponent never gives you pause.
So yes, I’m disappointed. Yes, I’m biting my nails, but I’m still here. I’m still loud and I’m still hopeful because this is Canada’s team, in the World Series, with everything to play for.
I won’t lie though, seeing our guys get brushed by pitches, losing that spark from the night before, and dropping one at home hurts but if there’s one thing I’ve learned following this team my whole life, it’s that they don’t fold easily.
They’ll regroup, refocus, and be ready to fire back in LA. The bats will wake up. Springer will lead by example (just like he always does) because this is Canada’s team, and October baseball isn’t done yet, not by a long shot.
Next up:
LA. Bring your best!
Jays, we’ll be watching, we’ll be cheering, and we’ll be waiting for you to flip the script in Game 3!
👏 Go Jays Go 👏
