The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again — clinching back-to-back championships after a dramatic showdown against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 2025 World Series. They edged out Toronto 5-4 in 11 innings to become Major League Baseball’s first repeat champions in 25 years,
Key Moments
- Trailing late in Game 7, the Dodgers were down 4-2 before Miguel Rojas hit a game-tying homer in the ninth inning.
- Then in the 11th inning, Will Smith came through with a go-ahead solo home run off Shane Bieber, putting the Dodgers ahead for the first time in the game.
- On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered in relief, recording the final 2⅔ scoreless innings despite pitching just the day before—and earned Series MVP honours.
What It Means
- The win gives the Dodgers their ninth World Series title, and marks the first time they’ve repeated as champions in franchise history.
- They became the first MLB team to win back-to-back titles in 25 years, the last being the New York Yankees from 1998-2000.
What It Tells Us
This victory reaffirmed the Dodgers’ status as a modern powerhouse. The way they battled back in Game 7—overcoming deficits, threading the needle under pressure, and delivering at the biggest moment—speaks to a resilient roster and experienced leadership. Their ability to produce clutch plays and go deep into the postseason once again shows they’re built for October.
Meanwhile, for the Blue Jays, it’s heartbreak. They came up just short of securing their first-ever World Series title, despite pushing L.A. to the limit.
The Takeaway
This was a classic Game 7: high drama, momentum shifts, heroics, and a finish worthy of the sport’s grandest stage. For the Dodgers, it’s not just another title—it’s a statement.
