In Game 5 of the 2025 World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1, moving to a 3-2 series lead. Yesavage, a rookie, threw seven shut-out innings, struck out 12 batters, and gave up only three hits and no walks — setting a new rookie strikeout record for a World Series start.
The game opened with back-to-back home runs by Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — the first time in World Series history a game began with consecutive homers. Toronto piled on with additional insurance runs while the Dodgers’ offense remained stunted.
Yesavage’s ascent has been meteoric: he advanced through multiple minor-league levels this season, made his MLB debut just last month, and now has delivered arguably one of the most dominant rookie postseason outings in recent memory. The victory puts Toronto on the brink of its first championship since 1993, while the Dodgers now face elimination unless they rediscover their form.
