UPDATE: The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a dramatic 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the World Series, forcing a decisive Game 7 tonight at the Rogers Centre. The intense ninth inning showcased a thrilling double play that kept the Dodgers’ championship hopes alive.
In a tense atmosphere filled with anticipation, the Dodgers managed to hold off a late-game rally from the Blue Jays, evening the series at three games apiece. The crucial Game 7 will take place at 8:00 PM ET on October 28, 2023.
“Game 7. Amazing,” exclaimed Dodgers’ outfielder Enrique Hernandez, who played a pivotal role in the game-ending double play. “This is what we dream of, ever since we were little kids.”
The decisive moment came when Blue Jays’ shortstop Andres Gimenez lined a powerful shot towards left field. Hernandez sprinted towards the ball, catching it just in time to initiate a double play that saw Blue Jays’ Addison Barger tagged out at second base, ending the game in dramatic fashion.
“I just anticipated him hitting the ball like to the left side,” Hernandez said. “For a split second, the crowd got quiet, and I could hear the bat break. I got a really good jump on the ball and came in.”
All scoring occurred in the third inning, highlighted by a much-needed two-run single from slumping Dodgers’ star Mookie Betts. The Blue Jays managed to respond with a run from George Springer, but the game became a battle of the bullpens after both starters, Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers and Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays, completed six strong innings.
The ninth inning saw chaos when Dodgers’ reliever Roki Sasaki plunked catcher Alejandro Kirk, leading to a series of dramatic plays. Barger crushed a fastball that appeared destined for a home run but became wedged between the outfield padding, leading to confusion about the call. Ultimately, it was ruled a ground-rule double, denying the Blue Jays a potential game-tying run.
“I haven’t seen a ball get lodged, ever,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “Just caught a tough break there.”
As the game concluded, the Dodgers made history as the eighth team in World Series history to execute a game-ending double play while facing elimination, a feat not seen since the 1972 Reds.
Fans are buzzing with excitement and anticipation as both teams prepare for what promises to be a thrilling Game 7. “Baseball deserves a Game 7,” Hernandez added. “This has been a great, great World Series. The fact that we’re getting a Game 7 is well deserved.”
Stay tuned for what will undoubtedly be an electrifying finale to this championship series. What happens next could define the legacy of both teams this season!
