The 2025 Fall Classic is all square again.
The Toronto Blue Jays capitalized on a four-run seventh frame to secure a 6-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4, leveling the series at 2-2 and guaranteeing its return to Toronto for Game 6. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. established a new franchise benchmark for the most postseason dingers with his seventh Tuesday evening, a two-run blast that propelled his squad into the lead in the third inning — and the Jays maintained control thereafter.
We’re providing extensive coverage of all the happenings from another significant night at Dodger Stadium, ranging from real-time game insights to our conclusions following the final out.
Key links: World Series schedule, results
Key Observations
Series even at 2-2
The turning point: Shohei Ohtani delivered a hanging breaking ball to Guerrero in the top of the third, shortly after the Dodgers had taken a 1-0 advantage. The Jays’ power hitter launched it 395 feet to left-center field, also bringing home Nathan Lukes, who had previously singled. — Jesse Rogers
Game 4 standout: Shane Bieber. On an evening where both starting pitchers needed to provide substantial innings for their respective teams, Bieber outperformed Ohtani, working around four hits and three walks across 5⅓ innings and achieving what has been elusive for others at Dodger Stadium recently — retiring Ohtani at the plate. Bieber struck out the Dodgers’ exceptional two-way player twice. — Rogers
The defining statistic: With his seventh postseason homer, Guerrero surpassed Joe Carter and José Bautista for the most career long balls in Blue Jays playoff history. Guerrero’s 14 postseason RBIs also represent a franchise record, while his 10 extra-base hits are tied for the most in Blue Jays playoff history. — ESPN Research
Looking ahead for the Dodgers: In an effort to regain command of this series and avoid the necessity of winning consecutive games in Toronto to secure a championship, the Dodgers will rely on Blake Snell in Game 5, anticipating a resurgence. The last instance of Snell pitching was in Game 1 of the World Series, where he lacked command of his fastball, struggled to induce swings and misses with his changeup, and appeared uncharacteristically taxed, departing during a sixth inning that saw the Blue Jays amass a remarkable nine runs. In three preceding playoff starts, Snell had yielded only two runs across 21 innings.
This will mark the initial occasion of him facing the same opponent twice in a series, but Snell had encountered the San Diego Padres in successive starts during the regular season and faced the Philadelphia Phillies in close proximity during September and October. It did not present an issue then. The Dodgers are hopeful it will not pose a challenge now. — Alden Gonzalez
Looking ahead for the Blue Jays: A Game 5 victory on Wednesday might feel like an added bonus for the Blue Jays, as they are entrusting the ball to rookie Trey Yesavage for his first road start of the postseason. They have already guaranteed another game in Toronto, where they emerged victorious in Games 6 and 7 of the ALCS — along with Game 1 of this series. Should Toronto secure a second triumph in Los Angeles — with several relievers potentially available to support Yesavage — they could transform the favored Dodgers into underdogs. — Rogers
