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Blue Jays Game 1 Starter Talks Facing Shohei Ohtani in World Series

Blue Jays Game 1 Starter Talks Facing Shohei Ohtani in World Series

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays have chosen Trey Yesavage as their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yesavage, who recently started his Major League Baseball career, will face the Dodgers and their standout player Shohei Ohtani. The game is set to take place at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre.

Key Facts

  • Trey Yesavage is named the starter for the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series.
  • Yesavage began his MLB career in September and has a 3.21 ERA from his first three starts.
  • In the postseason, he pitched 5.1 no-hit innings and struck out 11 against the Yankees.
  • His recent performance includes allowing seven runs over 9.2 innings with 11 strikeouts.
  • Yesavage has not yet played against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Shohei Ohtani, a key player for the Dodgers, previously had an outstanding performance with three home runs and 10 strikeouts in a game.
  • The Blue Jays aim to be the first team to defeat the Dodgers at home this postseason.

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