Dodgers Make History with Consecutive World Series Titles

Sun Nov 30 2025 23:43:13 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Los Angeles Dodgers triumph in an extraordinary Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays, securing their second consecutive World Series title after a thrilling 5-4 extra-inning victory.

In a monumental clash, the Los Angeles Dodgers claimed their ninth World Series title, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7. Catcher Will Smith's pivotal home run in the 11th inning set the stage for the Dodgers' exhilarating comeback, which saw them overcome a 3-0 deficit to achieve back-to-back championships, the first team to do so in 25 years.

A Dramatic Conclusion in Game Seven

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles, coming from behind to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 after extra innings in a thrilling Game 7 at Rogers Centre.

Catcher Will Smith’s dramatic home run in the 11th inning broke a deadlock, leading to jubilant celebrations among Dodgers fans, as Alejandro Kirk grounded into a double play with the game-tying run on third base.

The game had initially seen the Dodgers trailing 3-0 after Bo Bichette's three-run homer in the third inning. However, they steadily chipped away at the deficit, with solo homers from Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas leveling the score at 4-4 in the ninth.

California Edges Canada

The series unfolded against a backdrop of political context stemming from trade issues between the U.S. and Canada since the re-election of Donald Trump, but it was the big-spending Dodgers who emerged victorious against the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball.

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, the most recognizable player in MLB, had a rocky start, giving up a three-run homer before being removed as a pitcher, although he stayed in the game as designated hitter.

Final Game Highlights

Tensions escalated in the fourth inning when Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski hit Andres Gimenez with a pitch, triggering both teams to clear the benches. With the game's intensity escalating, the Dodgers executed a strategic comeback to claim their victory, marking their third title in six years under manager Dave Roberts.

Series Overview

The series showcased a fierce battle, with the Dodgers clinching their ninth title, hoping to replicate the last team's consecutive championship run— the New York Yankees in 1998-2000.