Dodgers force Game 7 against Blue Jays

The World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers is headed to a Game 7.

The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night to keep their season alive.

The Blue Jays are looking for their first Fall Classic title in more than 30 years, while the Dodgers are eyeing to become the first team to repeat as champions since the Yankees in 2000.

What you need to know:

The Dodgers scored three runs in the top of the third inning.Springer drove in the Blue Jays’ only run of the game.The Blue Jays had two runners on base with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, but came up empty.Toronto was one for nine in runners in scoring position tonight.Max Scherzer will pitch for the Blue JaysThe TTC and GO Transit are adding service to help get fans to and from the game

Here are highlights from Game 6:

12:10 a.m. – Who usually wins Game 7?

According to MLB writer Sarah Langs, in the current postseason format, teams that have won Game 6 to force a Game 7 go on to win the series 35 of 56 times.

“When the Game 6 winner has forced a Game 7 on the road, that road team has won the series 14 of 22 times (63.6 %),” she said.

In best-of-seven series with the current 2-3-2 format, teams that have won Game 6 in order to force a game 7 have won that series 35 of 56 times (62.5%)

When the Game 6 winner has forced a Game 7 on the road, that road team has won the series 14 of 22 times (63.6%) https://t.co/vWVHEVLQZ2

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) November 1, 2025

But, also according to her, teams who play any winner-take-all game in their home ballpark are 69-67, including 31-29 in a best-of-seven series.

in all of postseason history, teams playing any winner-take-all game in their home park are 69-67, including 31-29 in best-of-7 series

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) November 1, 2025

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

11:48 p.m. – ‘It is Game 7, I will do whatever:’ Gausman

Game 6 pitcher Kevin Gausman says that he would potentially be available to come out of the bullpen in a do-or-die Game 7.

“It is Game 7, I will do whatever. I need to maybe get in the weight room right now, if that is the case, get running, and whatnot. I will go straight to the cold tub after this to be ready, but yeah, it is all hands on deck tomorrow to be sure,” he says.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

11:42 p.m. – Every Blue Jays pitcher will be available for Game 7

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider says that every pitcher that is active on the roster will be available to pitch in Game 7 and “maybe even” tonight’s starter, Kevin Gausman.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

11:40 p.m. – ‘It’s Game 7 of the World Series at your home stadium, what the hell else do you want?’

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider says that while it was a “wild ending” to Game 6 and it may take “a while to unpack,” it will be “business as usual” for the Blue Jays by Saturday.

“Everyone is going to be ready to play. I expect them to be playing cards around 1 p.m. tomorrow and shooting the s***,” he says.

“We have voices in the clubhouse and people on the coaching staff who will keep it normal tomorrow. It is going to be fun. It is going to be three or four or five hours of mayhem and great baseball, but these guys are going to be ready for it. It is Game 7 of the World Series at your home stadium, what the hell else do you want?”

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

11:39 p.m. – Jays fans still optimistic

While it was not the ending they wanted, fans filing out of the Rogers Centre are still optimistic that the Blue Jays can win the World Series tomorrow.

“Well, just look at how they’ve handled themselves the whole year. They bounced back every time. No doubt,” one fan said.

Another fan said, “I got confidence we’ll get it tomorrow.”

Even fans who were disappointed still believe the Blue Jays can do it tomorrow.

“They have heart, and they’re a better team. They’re united,” one fan said.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

11:36 p.m. – Nathan Phillips Square nearly empty after Game 6 loss

Fans watching Game 6 of the World Series at Nathan Phillips Square didn’t wait very long to leave after the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-1 Friday night, forcing a Game 7 that will crown Major League Baseball’s World Series champion on Saturday.

CP24’s Melissa Duggan called the scene “sad” in a post on social media.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

11:30 p.m. – Max Scherzer will start Game 7 for Blue Jays

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider says that Max Scherzer will start Game 7 for the Blue Jays and that he has “all the confidence in the world in him” in a do-or-die game with a World Series on the line.

“It is the two best words in sports, Game 7, and there is no better guy to have on the mound to navigate the emotions, the stuff. Max has been getting ready for Game 7 as soon as he knew he was pitching Game 3,” he says.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

11:30 p.m. – ‘Blue Jays in seven’: Doug Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford took to social media immediately after the Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays to force a deciding Game 7.

“Blue Jays in seven.”

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

11:23 p.m. – Blue Jays fail to capitalize

The Blue Jays had runners on second and third with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, but the game was over three pitches later, with the Dodgers winning 3-1 and forcing a winner-takes-all Game 7.

Toronto went 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position, leaving eight runners on base. The Blue Jays also hit into three double plays, the third being the game’s final sequence. They only hit into two double plays in the first five games of the World Series.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

11:20 p.m. – ‘One of the most sudden endings’ to a World Series game: Morosi

MLB Network analyst Jon Morosi says that the double play that gave the Dodgers a 3-1 win on Friday night is “one of the most sudden” endings to a World Series game that he can recall.

Just moments prior, the Blue Jays had runners on second and third base and a real chance to tie the game with George Springer in the on-deck circle.

One of the most sudden endings to a World Series game that I can ever recall.

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 1, 2025

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

FINAL: Blue Jays 1, Dodgers 3

The Dodgers have forced a Game 7 with a 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night.

The Jays had two runners on in the bottom of the ninth inning with no outs, but could not get them across the home plate.

Andres Gimenez flied out to shallow left field, and Kiké Hernandez threw to second to get Addison Barger out, who strayed too far off the bag.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

11:07 p.m. – Jays threatening

After Alejandro Kirk was hit by a pitch, Addison Barger hit a double, but the ball got wedged in the outfield wall. Myles Straw, who is pinch-running for Kirk, stays at third base and Barger, the tying run, at second.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

10:58 p.m. – Final three outs

Chris Bassitt pitches a scoreless top of the ninth inning to keep it a two-run deficit. The Blue Jays are down to their final three outs of the game.

Roki Sasaki will face Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger and Ernie Clement.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

10:50 p.m. – Jays come up empty again

The Blue Jays can’t score against Roki Sasaki in the bottom of the eighth inning after putting two runners on base. Nathan Lukes flies out, Bo Bichette pops out, and Daulton Varsho grounds out.

The Jays are one for seven with runners in scoring position tonight.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

10:39 p.m. – ‘No quit’ in Rogers Centre

There is “no quit” among the Blue Jays faithful as Toronto goes into the bottom of the eighth down 3-1.

George Springer will lead off for the Blue Jays. He’s 1 for 3 with an RBI single so far in Game 3.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

10:36 p.m. – Dominguez escapes jam

After walking Mookie Betts to load the bases, Seranthony Dominguez strikes out Teoscar Hernandez to end the top of the eighth inning.

Dodgers closer Roki Sasaki to face the top of the Blue Jays lineup.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

10:23 p.m. – Varland pulled, Fluharty takes over

After getting Miguel Rojas to fly out to start the eighth inning, Blue Jays manager John Schneider pulls Louis Varland in favour of left-handed reliever Mason Fluharty.

He will face Shohei Ohtani, who is 0 for 2 with a walk and a strikeout. Varland finishes with one strikeout through 1.1 innings.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

10:10 p.m. – Yamamoto out after six innings

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been taken out of the game, providing the Dodgers with a strong second start in the World Series.

Yamamoto threw six innings, giving up five hits and one earned run, striking out six on 96 pitches thrown.

Right-handed reliever Justin Wrobleski comes into the game for L.A.

In two World Series appearances, Wrobleski has thrown 2.2 innings, giving up one hit and striking out two.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

10:02 p.m. – Jays come up empty

With two outs and two runners on base, Daulton Varsho strikes out to end the bottom of the sixth inning. Yamamoto is nearing 100 pitches.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

9:52 p.m. – Game briefly delayed as fan runs on field

The on-field action is momentarily paused as a fan runs onto the field in the bottom of the sixth.

Cameras turn away from the field while Toronto police remove the fan from the field.

According to CP24’s Phil Perkins, the runner tried to unravel a U.S. flag before police apprehended them.

Young dumb person runs on field gets high lowed. Tried to unravel an American flag

— Phil Perkins (@PhilPerkinsCP24) November 1, 2025

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

9:50 p.m. – Gausman appears to be done, Yamamoto still in game

Kevin Gausman appears to be out of the game after a strong six innings of work in which he struck out eight batters.

Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto has thrown 75 pitches through five innings, surrendering just four hits and one run.

But ESPN’s Buster Olney says that his pitch count is “irrelevant” and the Dodgers will continue to ride him “as long as he is effective.”

Yamamoto has thrown back-to-back complete games, becoming the first pitcher in the MLB to accomplish that feat in the postseason since 2001.

You almost never see this in this era … but Yamamoto’s pitch count is almost irrelevant. Roberts will stick with him as long as he’s effective. At 73 through 4 2/3 innings

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November 1, 2025

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

9:47 p.m. – Gausman sits down 10 batters in a row

After giving up three runs in the third inning, Gausman has bounced back, retiring 10 Dodgers batters in a row to keep the Blue Jays within striking distance.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

9:45 p.m. – Schneider on facing Yamamoto

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider spoke with Fox’s Ken Rosenthal about facing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has given up just four hits through five innings.

“You’ve got to just keep pecking away at it. He is commanding the ball like he normally does. You’ve got to get some guys on, you have to let loose and slug too. But you got to just keep on doing your thing, wait for a mistake and not miss it,” Schneider said.

“You just gotta keep pecking away at him”

John Schneider spoke with @Ken_Rosenthal about facing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, how long Kevin Gausman will pitch tonight, and how George Springer is playing so soon after his intercostal strain. pic.twitter.com/seKJFiutb3

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) November 1, 2025

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

9:40 p.m. – 50/50 Jackpot surpasses $11.5 million

The Jays Care Foundation World Series 50/50 Jackpot is now at $11,537,682, meaning the foundation saw an increase of more than $2 million on Friday.

According to the Jays Care Foundation, the jackpot was already a 50/50 prize in baseball history. The draw is on Sunday, and the winner will receive a call from Blue Jays legend Joe Carter.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

9:32 p.m. – Drake in the building

Toronto rapper Drake is back at Rogers Centre for Game 6. MLB posted a video of the rapper watching from one of the suites.

“Game 6 in the Six,” Drake says in the video. He was in Game 1 of the World Series to celebrate his birthday.

Schitt’s Creek’s Eugene Levy and Annie Murphy and American actor Jerry O’Connell are among the celebrities who are also in attendance.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

9:25 p.m. – Double plays kill Blue Jays’ offence

The Blue Jays have already hit into two double plays through four innings in Game 6.

In the first five games of the World Series, Toronto hit into just two.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

9:20 p.m. – Springer at-bat among most impressive I have seen in World Series: Morosi

MLB Network analyst John Morosi says that George Springer’s RBI single to right field in the bottom of the third inning is “one of the most impressive” World Series bats he has ever seen, given the injuries Springer is dealing with.

Springer is back in the lineup tonight after missing two games with what the team has only called “right side discomfort.” He has been in noticeable pain at points in his at-bats tonight, but has now come through in a big way for the Blue Jays.

George Springer.

Considering what he’s dealing with physically, and the quality of the man on the mound, one of the most impressive #WorldSeries at-bats I’ve ever seen. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 1, 2025

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

9:17 p.m. – Sceptres cheer on Blue Jays

One of Toronto’s other professional sports teams is showing the Blue Jays some love.

Toronto Sceptres’ defenders Allie Munroe and Kali Flanagan are in attendance for Game 6. Both Munroe and Flanagan have played with the Sceptres since the PWHL formed in 2023.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

9:15 p.m. – Springer RBI gets fans excited

CP24’s Phil Perkins is high up in the 500 section in left field, and he caught a glimpse of the crowd reaction after George Springer batted in a run to cut the deficit to 3-1.

“(It’s) not a Springer Dinger but it drives in Barger and the Jays are down a run,” Perkins wrote.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

9:12 p.m. – Scotiabank Arena erupts after Springer RBI

A sold-out Scotiabank Arena let out a massive pop after watching Springer hit an RBI single in the third inning.

More than 18,000 fans paid $15 for Game 6 of the World Series at Scotiabank Arena, home of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto Raptors.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producerfor

9:10 p.m. – Dodgers put up most runs in one inning so far in World Series

The three runs that the Dodgers put up in the top of the third is the most that they have recorded in any single inning in the World Series so far.

Mookie Betts, finally. Rocket single through the left side. Two more scored. The Dodgers are up, 3-0, and the three-spot they put up is the biggest inning they’ve had this World Series. With how Yoshinobu Yamamoto has looked so far, it’s enormously clutch. Top of lineup delivers.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 1, 2025

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

9:07 p.m. – Jays score

With two outs, George Springer hits a single to cash in Addison Barger and get the Jays on board.

It is the first run allowed by Yamamoto since the third inning of Game 2.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

9:03 p.m. – A walk through downtown Toronto

CP24’s Melissa Duggan shares a video of her heading to a Blue Jays watch party, offering a glimpse of how excited Torontonians are for Game 6 of the World Series.

“Every restaurant I pass by, every bar, is playing the game right now,” she said.

“People are wearing their Jays gear, people are wearing their Halloween costumes. Tons of people out on the street, just impromptu chanting ‘Go Jays Go.’”

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

9 p.m. – Betts breaks cold streak

Mookie Betts’ two-run RBI single in the third inning of Game 6 marks the first time he’s batted in a runner in two weeks, dating back to Oct. 16 when the Dodgers won Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Betts went just three for 23 through the first five games of the World Series with zero runs brought in.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

8:56 p.m. – Betts drives in two runs

Mookie Betts singles with the bases loaded and two outs, driving in Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:50 p.m. – Dodgers on board first

Will Smith hits a double after Shohei Ohtani was intentionally walked. Tommy Edman, who hit a one-out double, scores, and the Dodgers are up 1-0.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:46 p.m. – Toronto Police horses outside of Rogers Centre

After the Blue Jays clinched the AL East Division title last month, George Springer told fans he wanted to ride one of the Toronto Police horses if they win the World Series.

According to CP24’s Melissa Duggan, his wish may come true, as two are just outside the Rogers Centre during Game 6.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

8:45 p.m. – Dodgers having trouble making contact early

How good has Kevin Gausman been for the Jays through two innings? ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez says that Gausman has already generated 11 swings and misses on his splitter, accounting for more than one-third of all pitches he has thrown.

Kevin Gausman has already generated 11 swings and misses on his splitter. It’s the second inning. He has struck out 5 of the 6 batters he has faced. Dear god.

— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) November 1, 2025

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

8:41 p.m. – 8 scoreless innings vs. Jays

The Blue Jays have not scored a run against Yamamoto since the third inning of Game 2.

So far in tonight’s game, the Japanese pitcher has only given up a single to Nathan Lukes in the bottom of the first inning.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:36 p.m. – Fans ‘cheer’ Muncy strikeout

Another massive cheer from Blue Jays fans as Max Muncy strikes out in the second inning. Fans ribbed the Dodgers’ third baseman after a Nathan Lukes ground ball went right under his glove in the first.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

8:35 p.m. – Gausman perfect through two innings

Kevin Gausman has struck out five of the first six batters he has faced and has not surrendered a walk or a hit early on. He has thrown 23 of his 32 pitches for strikes and continues to lean on his splitter for strikeouts.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

8:33 p.m. – 5 Ks through 2

Gausman struck out Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy in the top of the second inning. He has five strikeouts through two innings.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:30 p.m. – Fans on their feet at Rogers Centre

Blue Jays fans have been on their feet at the Rogers Centre since the first pitch, according to CP24’s Melissa Duggan.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

8:22 p.m. – Springer grounds out

George Springer grounds out in his first game back. He missed the last two games due to an injury.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:20 p.m. – Gausman relying on splitter early

Kevin Gausman needed just 16 pitches to strike out the first three batters he faced, including Shohei Ohtani, and put up a zero in the top of the first inning. Gausman threw 11 of the 16 pitches for strikes.

ESPN’s Buster Olney says that five of the six pitches Gausman threw to Ohtani were splitters. Olney adds that Gausman generated seven missed swings off the splitter in the inning.

Gausman generated seven missed swings is the first inning — all w the splitter

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November 1, 2025

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

8:17 p.m. – Inside Rogers Centre

More than 40,000 fans cheer as Kevin Gausman strikes out the side in the first inning of Game 6. Since reaching base nine times in Game 3, Ohtani is now 0 for 8 with four strikeouts.

– Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer

8:16 – Gausman retires the side

After striking out Ohtani, Gausman also gets Will Smith and Freddie Freeman to swing and miss to end the top of the first.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:12 p.m. – Ohtani strikes out

Gausman gets Shohei Ohtani to swing at a 2-2 splitter to strike him out.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:07 p.m. – Play ball

Kevin Gausman has taken the mound to start Game 6. The first three batters he is facing are Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith and Freddie Freeman.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

8:05 p.m. A-Rod, Jeter and Ortiz all pick Dodgers to win

All three members of the MLB on Fox broadcast crew are picking the Dodgers to win tonight and force a seventh and deciding game.

Alex Rodriguez picked the Dodgers to win 3-2 while Derek Jeter said that Los Angeles would take the game 4-2 and David Ortiz picked them to win 7-3.

“I picked the Blue Jays in seven games, but tonight I am doing it for my man Mookie (Betts). He is going to have a hell of a game today,” Ortiz said.

“I am not confident with it, but I think this series deserves seven games,” Jeter added.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

7:52 p.m. – Minutes away from first pitch

Pre-game ceremonies are underway at the Rogers Centre.

Canadian singer-songwriter David Grenon sings ” Canada”, while “The Star-Spangled Banner” is sung by American singer John Vincent.

Former Blue Jays outfielder Devon White, who was a member of the team that won back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993, throws the ceremonial first pitch.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

7:50 p.m. – Devon White reflects on 1992 and 1993 teams

Former Blue Jays centrefielder Devon White, who will throw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight, joined MLB Network to discuss this version of the Blue Jays and what it was like to win back-to-back World Series titles with the club in 1992 and 1993.

“People try to compare, and I don’t agree with comparing,” he said of the Jays’ last World Series teams. “These guys that are playing today are outstanding. They do the job, getting guys over and getting guys in, the way we used to play.”

White was also asked how he would have fared in today’s game but said that it is impossible to compare eras.“The ball is flying, the bats are better, the nutrition is better so I can’t put myself in this generation but I am enjoying watching them,” he said.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

7:40 p.m. – Gausman seen getting loose in the outfield

Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is stretching and getting loose in the outfield at Rogers Centre ahead of Game 6. CP24’s Melissa Duggan says that the cheers he got from fans when he came out were “next level.”

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

7:30 p.m. – Davis Schneider ‘cool as a cucumber’: sister

Davis Schneider’s sister, Madeline, says she still doesn’t believe she and her family get to be part of the World Series and watch her brother play.

“In my wildest dreams, I couldn’t have imagined that we’d be here,” Madeline told CP24’s Beatrice Vaisman an hour before the game. “I’ve just been overwhelmed, especially with the fan support and with how much everyone loves Davis. Everyone’s been so encouraging and so awesome. It’s just been a really, really cool experience to have.”

Madeline said her brother has been playing baseball since he could walk, which is why she knew Davis would end up being a professional player.

“It was just a question of when, and to see him grow up into the person that he is, not only is he an amazing player, and everyone who knows him will say this, he’s an amazing person,” she said. “It’s been so cool to see how he’s handled it, and he’s just very chill, very cool as a cucumber always.”

Madeline Schneider Madeline Schneider, Davis Schneider’s sister, speaks to CP24 ahead of Game 6 on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

Madeline recounted seeing his brother hit a first-pitch home run at Dodger Stadium in Game 5.

“I just wanted him to get on base. And my dad kept saying, ‘Get on base, get on base, get on base.’ And he hit a first-pitch home run; I exploded. And I felt myself get lightheaded, because it was so much and everyone was screaming,” she said.

As for her brother’s signature moustache, Madeline shared that Davis began growing it after seeing the movie “Top Gun: Maverick,” in which several actors were sporting one.

“So the moustache became a thing, and he started hitting better because of that,” she said. “So he was like, ‘Okay, why don’t I keep this going?’ And everyone thinks he looks older than he is, which I think he really appreciates.”

Davis Schneider Davis Schneider

Madeline said that when Davis was playing in the minors, everyone thought he looked like a baby.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

7:25 p.m. – A tour of field level at Rogers Centre ahead of Game 6

CTV News Toronto’s Sean Leathong is reporting live from the field at Rogers Centre ahead of Game 6.

Leathong says that there is “huge” number of reporters from all over the world at Rogers Centre, with the chance that the Blue Jays could win the World Series tonight.

“It is absolutely packed all the way around the horseshoe and I can’t believe how much attention is on the World Series,” he says.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

7:19 p.m. – The 6ix loves Game 6

Can the Blue Jays win the World Series tonight in Game 6? The history of Toronto sports teams seems to be on their side.

According to TSN, Toronto’s last four best-of-seven championship series’ were all won in Game 6.

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup in six games in 1967.

The 1992 Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves to win the World Series in Game 6. The 1993 Jays also won their World Series in six games against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Most recently, the Toronto Raptors won the NBA Championship over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6.

Toronto’s last four best-of-seven series’ were all won in game 6 😲

1967: Leafs beat Habs in 6
1992: Jays beat Braves in 6
1993: Jays beat Phillies in 6
2019: Raptors beat Warriors in 6

Can the Blue Jays get it done tonight? pic.twitter.com/1LnHQ3gq3W

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 31, 2025

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

7:05 p.m. – ‘This is a tough guy’: MLB analyst on Springer

“If George Springer is available, then you’re ready to go.”

That’s the sentiment from MLB analysts after it was announced George Springer would rejoin the Blue Jays lineup for Game 6.

Harold Reynolds with MLB Tonight said he believes “you got to have his (Springer’s) presence in the lineup.”

“He’s just too valuable of a player,” added Reynolds. “That’s a tough dude, man, and you’re not going to hold this guy out of here, because he can flat out impact the game… it may be one swing and he can change the game around.”

“I think this is the best lineup, with Bo hitting behind Vladdy. We watched how that changed the whole dynamic of their team when he got back in there.”

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

6:54 p.m. – Jays batting practice6:50 p.m. – Clement dominating the postseason6:30 p.m. – ‘Blue Jays are hitting, Dodgers are not’

Former World Series champion David Ortiz said the Blue Jays outhitting the Dodgers is giving them an advantage over the “super team.”

“If you think about at this moment, which one is the better team between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, the only difference between the two teams is that the Blue Jays are hitting, the Dodgers are not,” Ortiz told First Things First on FOX. “You don’t know where the punch is going to come from when you are facing the Blue Jays. If you look at the team during the playoffs, at least seven batters, every time they win, connect for hit. They don’t strike out. They put the ball in play. They wore out good pitching.”

“Look at what they did to (Blake) Snell twice. Snell is one of the best pitchers in the game. They made his life miserable because they know how to put the ball in play.”

“The only difference between the two teams is that the Blue Jays are hitting, the Dodgers are not. You don’t know where the punch is gonna come from when you are facing the Blue Jays.”@davidortiz says Toronto knows how to put the ball in play: pic.twitter.com/0yh5tpjY9F

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) October 31, 2025

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

6:10 p.m. – Addison Barger’s dad says son is prepared to meet the moment

Addison Barger’s dad says his son is feeling “fine” going into Game 6.

“It’s just another game of baseball to him,” Adam Barger told CP24. Addison is playing the right field and will bat seventh.

“I think he’s prepared to meet the moment just by trying to play the game the right way. Hustle down the baseline, put bat on ball, expect good things to happen. That’s it,” Adam said.

When asked about his son’s historic home run in Game 1, Adam said it was an incredible moment.

“It was absolutely surreal,” he said. “You can work super hard, but it doesn’t guarantee a World Series, doesn’t mean you’ll get a shot with the bases loaded and get a pitch to hit. And fortunately, he got one, and he delivered.”

Addison’s pinch-hit grand slam was the first one in World Series history.

Adam Barger Adam Barger, the father of Toronto Blue Jays player Addison Barger, speaks to CP24 ahead of Game 6 on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

5:50 p.m. – Blue Jays players arrive for Game 6 in their Halloween best5:45 p.m. – ‘Our fans, this country are our 10th player’: Shapiro

Mark Shapiro, the president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, considers the fans and the whole of Canada as the team’s “10th man” given the support they’ve shown during this postseason run.

“Our fans, this country are our 10th player. It’s hard to even express how meaningful it is,” Shapiro told CP24’s Beatrice Vaisman.

The executive admits that he is feeling a lot of emotions with a few hours until first pitch.

“Excited, nervous, ready, anxious to get started,” Shapiro said.

As for the players, the Jays president praised them for surpassing expectations. He credited their toughness and togetherness as one of the reasons why they are on the cusp of World Series glory.

“They overcame losing their best hitter for junctures of time just like they overcame an 18-inning heartbreaking loss the other night,” Shapiro said. “They’re doing things that most other groups, most other teams would be incapable of doing.”

When asked if the Blue Jays players are ready for tonight, Shapiro said not to count them out, even as they go against one of the best pitchers in Yamamoto.

“They’re capable of anything.”

Mark Shapiro Toronto Blue Jays CEO and president Mark Shapiro speaks to CP24 ahead of Game 6 on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

5:30 p.m. – Dodgers’ bullpen plans for Game 6

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts said that they don’t plan to use Shohei Ohtani in a bullpen capacity in tonight’s Game 6, but that Game 3 starter Tyler Glasnow will be available if needed.

Ohtani could be made available in the pen if a Game 7 is forced.

Dave Roberts said that Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in tonight’s Game 6 out of the bullpen, but could pitch in Game 7 if the Dodgers win tonight.

Tyler Glasnow will be in the bullpen if needed tonight. pic.twitter.com/R4uhn6lEHh

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 31, 2025

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

5 p.m. – 8th World Series game on Halloween

If the Blue Jays win tonight, it will be the first time that a World Series ends on Halloween, according to Major League Baseball.

There have been seven previous Halloween Fall Classic games, with the American League team winning five of them.

The most recent World Series game on Halloween was in 2023 between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rangers won the game to take a 3-1 series lead. Texas became the world champion the next night.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

4:58 p.m. – Lukes and Loperfido play catch on the field ahead of Game 64:52 p.m. – Betts bats cleanup

The L.A. Dodgers have released their Game 6 lineup. Manager Dave Roberts has Freddie Freeman batting third and Mookie Betts as the cleanup hitter. Shohei Ohtani remains the leadoff hitter.

Miguel Rojas was also added to the lineup for the first time since Game 2 of the NLDS.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

4:35 p.m. – ‘We’ve done a good job of adjusting against good pitchers’

Schneider said while he knows how good and tough of a pitcher Yamamoto is, he believes his team will be able to do better against him in Game 6 because of how they’ve come back before against other difficult pitchers.

“I think that we’ve done a good job of adjusting against good pitchers when we see them again,” Schneider remarked. “He’s tough, man. I said it after Game 2. It felt like he was almost, like, three different pitchers in the first, middle, and last part of that game.”

Schneider added that the team needs to be ready to pounce on anything potential mistakes the ace might make.

“I think you have to watch how he’s deploying and see what his stuff is like,” he told reporters. “Every game is different for every starter based on their stuff and their location. So any mistakes that he does make, you have to be ready for them. If he’s throwing strikes, I think you’ve got to try to force some action too and try to take advantage of the way we make contact, and we’ll kind of see how the game starts.”

“Hopefully we can stay on him early and not let him settle in like he did last time… So he’s a tough matchup, but I think we have a good game plan going in.”

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:30 p.m. – Schneider on Gausman

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Game 6 starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is “our guy.”

“Since he’s gotten here, he’s kind of been our guy,” Schneider told reporters. “He’s pitched in big games, pitched in big games in years past, and this season and postseason. You know what you’re going to get. He’s got a good way about him. He’s about as cool and calm as you can find.”

“I think his delivery has been consistent,” Schneider added. “His stuff has held. I think that all that goes back to his delivery being kind of on point throughout the year.”

World Series Dodgers Blue Jays Baseball Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaks to the media prior to Game 6 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Toronto. (Ashley Landis/AP)

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:21 p.m. – What’s included in a $16,000 box suite at Rogers Centre

CTV National News correspondent Kamal Karamali provides an inside look into the sold-out Toronto Marriott City Centre’s Sky Box ahead of Game 6.

– Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist

4:15 p.m. – ‘Maybe we’ll rock some JB’

One reporter asked Bichette if he’s given any thought to what his victory song will be if the Blue Jays win the World Series.

“That’s not something I’ve thought about,” Bichette initially said before adding, “I’m a huge Bieber fan, so to see him in L.A. was cool, so maybe we’ll rock some JB.”

World Series Celebrities Singer Justin Bieber and wife, model Hailey Bieber watch Game 3 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:10 p.m. – ‘No-brainer’ to play in the World Series

Bichette told reporters there wasn’t really any decision for him to rejoin the team for the World Series, he just knew it was the right time.

“I don’t know if it was a decision,” he explained. “I think I just got to a point where I was healthy enough to do it, and I’m super grateful that everybody believed in me to be able to come out here and produce, and I’m just enjoying every minute of it.”

“I had a lot of people telling me to take care of myself, for sure. I mean, even I had that mindset a little bit, but to have an opportunity to play in this series is… I mean, this is a no-brainer.”

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:05 p.m. – ‘We have a ton of talent’: Bichette

Bichette said the Blue Jays have earned their spot in the World Series because they’re talented and have worked hard.

“I think, first off, we have a ton of talent who — I mean, myself in particular — who didn’t perform to our capabilities last year,” Bichette told reporters ahead of Game 6.

“I think we train to be able to do anything in the batters box. It’s not perfect all the time, but we train to be able to move a runner over, get a big hit when we need to, get the ball in the air, hit with two strikes, whatever the situation may call for. So, I don’t think this is by accident. We’ve worked really hard for it.”

bo bichette Bo Bichette speaks to the media ahead of World Series Game 6. (MLB)

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4 p.m. – Bichette says team mindset hasn’t changed despite being on verge of World Series

Bo Bichette says despite the Blue Jays being on the verge of winning their first World Series in more than 30 years, the team’s mindset hasn’t changed going into Game 6.

“Go out there and try and win a ball game,” Bichette said when asked about where the team’s mental focus is. “Obviously, we know what’s at stake and we have an opportunity to win a World Series, but nothing changes. We got to go out there and we got to compete and try and win a game.”

– Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

3:35 p.m. Springer returns to lineup

George Springer is back in the Blue Jays lineup following a two-game absence and will start as designated hitter and bat leadoff tonight. Bo Bichette is also in the lineup and will start at second base.

– Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

3:10 p.m. – Jays 50/50 jackpot could top record $10 million

While the Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to score big in the World Series this weekend, Jays fans will also have an opportunity to score big, with a possible $10 million up for grabs in the Jays Care Foundation’s 50/50 Jackpot.

Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, says its World Series 50/50 Jackpot is currently sitting at around $9 million and is expected to reach a take-home prize of more than $10 million by the time of the draw on Sunday.

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