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Trey Yesavage delivered a performance for the ages and Davis Schneider launched a home run on the game's initial offering as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Dodgers six to one on Wednesday, needing just one more triumph of their first championship since 1993.

A Rookie's Record-Setting Night

The young Yesavage, who made his major league debut in September, recorded 12 strikeouts and zero walks – the first pitcher in World Series history to do so. The first-year pitcher surrendered just one run on three hits over seven frames. He started the season in Class A before sparse crowds, but has now been the winning pitcher in two of Toronto's three wins in this championship series.

A Quick Start for Toronto

Toronto’s hitters provided early support. On the first pitch of the game, Schneider connected with a high-velocity fastball and drove it over the left-field wall. Just moments later, Vladimir Guerrero Jr added a second home run to nearly the same spot. It marked the first time in World Series history that back-to-back homers started a game, stunning the crowd before most had taken their places.

Yesavage Takes Control

Yesavage then took over. He struck out five consecutive batters between the early frames, setting a rookie record before Hernández ended the run with a solo shot in the bottom of the third to make it 2–1. That was the nearest the Dodgers came.

Extending the Lead

In the fourth inning, Varsho lined a triple into the right-field corner after a misplay, and Ernie Clement hit a sac fly to plate the run for a 3–1 lead. The Dodgers' bats remained quiet from there. After scoring six runs in Monday’s 18-inning marathon, they’ve produced just four runs in their last 29 innings.

Seventh-Inning Rally

The Dodgers starter lasted into the seventh inning but couldn’t escape the seventh after the bases were packed. Both runners he left behind came around to score – thanks to a errant throw and the other on a run-scoring hit – to make it 5–1. A eighth-inning base hit provided the concluding score.

Bullpen Secures the Win

Yesavage received a standing ovation upon leaving from the Toronto faithful, and the bullpen did the rest. The late-inning pitchers each tossed a shutout frame to close it out, fanning three batters collectively while protecting the rookie's gem.

Offensive Woes Continue

The Dodgers, who rearranged their batting order in an attempt to generate runs, again found little traction. Their top hitter went without a hit in four trips and is now riding an 0-for-7 skid since setting a World Series on-base record in the third game.

On the Verge of a Championship

Now holding a 3-2 lead, Toronto go back to their own stadium with two games to secure the title. Game 6 is Friday night at Toronto's ballpark.