32 years gone, and one night was all it took for the Blue Jays to remind American media they\u2019re back \u2014 and stronger than ever. <\/p>\n
The Blue Jays dismantled the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 at Rogers Centre on Friday night, a performance that had American analysts alternately stunned, impressed, and amused.<\/p>\n
From ESPN calling the win \u201cworth the wait\u201d to the Los Angeles Times writing \u201cOuch, Canada,\u201d the Blue Jays\u2019 offensive eruption capped by Addison Barger\u2019s historic pinch-hit grand slam drew sharp reactions by many south of the border.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of how some U.S. media outlets are reacting. <\/p>\n
\u2018They never stopped\u2019 – David Ortiz on Jays\u2019 relentless attack<\/p>\n
On Fox\u2019s postgame show, David Ortiz summed it up simply: \u201cWe saw a team tonight that attacked during the whole game. They never stopped!\u201d<\/p>\n
Ortiz praised Toronto\u2019s aggressive approach at the plate, particularly their nine-run sixth inning that blew the game open. His co-host Derek Jeter nodded in agreement, noting how the Jays \u201ccapitalized on every mistake\u201d from the Dodgers\u2019 shaky bullpen.<\/p>\n
\u2018Tomorrow is a must-win\u2019 – Derek Jeter sounding the alarm<\/p>\n
Former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is already sounding the alarm for the Dodgers to wake up ahead of Game 2 saying, \u201ctomorrow is a must-win for the Los Angeles Dodgers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the Toronto Blue Jays can steal a couple games… it\u2019s a problem. Now for the first time, pressure is on the Los Angeles Dodgers.\u201d <\/p>\n
The Hall of Famer warned that going down 2-0 in the series could be a blow for the heavily favored Dodgers, especially with Toronto\u2019s crowd feeding off the momentum from Friday\u2019s blowout. <\/p>\n
Fans were so amped after the game, that some took to the streets to celebrate. <\/p>\n
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jays Baseball fans celebrate following the Blue Jays World Series game 1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Nick Iwanyshyn (Nick Iwanyshyn\/The Canadian Press) \u2018DAAAAA Dodgers lose!\u2019 – Postgame laughs on Fox set<\/p>\n
Ortiz couldn\u2019t resist reviving a now-iconic phrase known across the sports world as \u201cDAAAAA Dodgers lose!\u201d \u2014 reminding fans of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.\u2019s viral celebration from the ALDS over the Yankees.<\/p>\n
The studio erupted in laughter as Ortiz and Jeter read fan signs and mimicked the chant, turning a lighthearted jab into one of the night\u2019s most replayed postgame moments.<\/p>\n
\u2018A bad matchup\u2019 – MLB Network analysts weigh in<\/p>\n
Over on MLB Network, analysts broke down what they called a \u201cbad matchup\u201d for the Dodgers.<\/p>\n
Toronto\u2019s lineup, they said, exploited Los Angeles forcing them into bad situations all night. <\/p>\n
\u2018Ouch, Canada\u2019 – L.A. Times feeling hurt after Game 1 collapse<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke pulled no punches in his Saturday column, opening with two words… \u201cOuch, Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe World Series wasn\u2019t supposed to start like this,\u201d Plaschke wrote. \u201cThe Dodgers weren\u2019t supposed to begin their inevitable championship march like this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ouch, Canada.<\/p>\n
The World Series wasn\u2019t supposed to start like this. The Dodgers weren\u2019t supposed to begin their inevitable championship march like this, The Times’ Bill Plaschke writes. https:\/\/t.co\/HzoLABp3eD<\/a><\/p>\n