Yesavage sets rookie strikeout record, leading Blue Jays past Dodgers for 3-2 lead in World Series
Summary
Trey Yesavage, a rookie pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, set a World Series record with 12 strikeouts in a Game 5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Blue Jays won 6-1, giving them a 3-2 lead in the series and bringing them closer to their first championship since 1993.Key Facts
- Trey Yesavage, a rookie pitcher, achieved 12 strikeouts in Game 5 of the World Series, a record for a rookie.
- The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1, leading the series 3-2.
- Yesavage used a combination of a sinking splitter, spinning slider, and fastball to quiet the Dodgers' lineup.
- Yesavage did not allow any walks and only gave up three hits over seven innings.
- The Blue Jays aim to win their first World Series since 1993.
- The game saw back-to-back home runs to start the series game for the first time.
- The series continues with the Blue Jays having the chance to clinch the title at home at Rogers Centre.
- Yesavage had recently begun his professional career, making his major league debut only 46 days before this performance.
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