11th-inning homer lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays to become first repeat World Series champion in 25 years
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings to win the World Series, becoming the first team in 25 years to repeat as champions. Will Smith's home run in the 11th inning gave the Dodgers their victory in Game 7. The Dodgers came from behind to win after Miguel Rojas hit a crucial home run in the ninth inning to tie the game.Key Facts
- The Dodgers won their 9th championship and became the first team to repeat since the Yankees (1998-2000).
- This was the first World Series in 25 years where a team won back-to-back titles.
- Will Smith hit an 11th-inning home run, the first extra-inning homer in a Game 7.
- Miguel Rojas hit a home run in the ninth inning to tie the game.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP and managed to get out of a bases-loaded situation.
- The game lasted 4 hours and 7 minutes and had a crowd of 44,713 at Rogers Centre.
- The game featured dramatic moments, including Mookie Betts turning a title-winning double play.
- The Dodgers had a roster valued at $500 million and overcame a 3-2 series deficit.
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