{"id":22792,"date":"2025-10-25T08:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T08:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/22792\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T08:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T08:49:22","slug":"nick-wright-wary-of-blue-jays-despite-shohei-ohtani-momentum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/22792\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick Wright wary of Blue Jays despite Shohei Ohtani momentum"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> enter the 2025 World Series<\/a> on a historic run, but not everyone believes it will be smooth sailing. FOX Sports analyst Nick Wright<\/a> stirred debate by suggesting that the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a>\u2019 balanced lineup makes them a legitimate threat to the Dodgers \u2014 even as Shohei Ohtani carries momentum<\/a> into the series following an NLCS MVP performance in a sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers. The two-way superstar hit .357 with 5 hits, 3 home runs, 4 RBIs, and 4 runs scored across four games, capped by a 3-for-3 outing in Game 4 where he launched three homers, drove in three runs, drew a walk, and threw six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts to seal the sweep in historic fashion.<\/p>\n

The clip came from FS1\u2019s First Things First, later shared on the show\u2019s official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, where Wright broke down why he believes<\/a> Toronto\u2019s disciplined approach could give the Dodgers problems.<\/p>\n

\u201cI do think that momentum will carry him into the World Series. I don\u2019t think it\u2019ll be enough because I think the Blue Jays are oddly the right type of team to give the Dodgers trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n

Will Shohei Ohtani dominate this World Series? @getnickwright<\/a> answers:<\/p>\n

\u201cI do think that momentum will carry him into the World Series. I don\u2019t think it\u2019ll be enough because I think the Blue Jays are oddly the right type of team to give the Dodgers trouble.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/kH8awxrz39<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 First Things First (@FTFonFS1) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

That remark has quickly become a talking point across baseball circles. Wright argued that the Blue Jays challenge stems from their ability to make contact, extend at-bats, and expose bullpens \u2014 an area where Los Angeles ranks middle of the pack. He also noted that Toronto\u2019s strong home record and patient offense could neutralize the Dodgers\u2019 high-velocity rotation led by Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.<\/p>\n

Ohtani\u2019s momentum is undeniable after<\/a> his NLCS MVP showing \u2014 three home runs and six shutout innings in Game 4 \u2014 but Wright argues the matchup itself will decide the outcome. He noted that Toronto\u2019s contact-oriented offense challenges Los Angeles\u2019 power-heavy approach, setting up a unique clash of styles on baseball\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n

Despite Wright\u2019s skepticism, the Dodgers enter the World Series opening at around -150 favorites across various sports-books. Still, his caution highlights the nature of baseball\u2019s unpredictability \u2014 where even elite rosters aren\u2019t immune to the chaos of October.<\/p>\n

As the Dodgers prepare for Game 1 in Toronto on Friday night, Wright\u2019s analysis serves as a reminder that in October, momentum meets matchup \u2014 and even Ohtani\u2019s brilliance could face its toughest test yet.<\/p>\n