Shohei Ohtani Ended Offensive Drought in Game 6 of World Series
Shohei Ohtani broke through a crucial offensive drought during Game 6 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Prior to the game, Ohtani had been silent at the plate for Los Angeles, not recording a hit since his home run in the seventh inning of Game 3. This offensive slump left a significant hole in the Dodgers’ lineup, allowing Toronto to seize momentum in the series with a 3-2 lead going into Game 6.
Fortunately for the Dodgers, Ohtani finally found his groove in the top of the eighth inning. He delivered a solid double to left field, sparking hope for Los Angeles as they aimed to stay alive in the series.
How Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers Played Against the Blue Jays
It was about time for Shohei Ohtani to get his offensive rhythm back, helping the Dodgers secure a 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 6 and force a decisive Game 7.
Both teams scored all their runs in the third inning. Los Angeles got on the board with key hits from Will Smith and Mookie Betts, while George Springer was Toronto’s lone scorer with an RBI single.
On the mound, Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for Toronto and pitched six innings, striking out six batters while allowing five hits and one run. He was followed by Justin Wrobleski and Roki Sasaki, who handled the seventh and eighth innings respectively.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, Dodgers’ closer Tyler Glasnow took the mound to shut down any potential rally from Toronto. Glasnow needed only three pitches to secure the final outs, inducing a flyout and then a clutch double play with help from Kike Fernandez. He earned the save and will remain part of the bullpen rotation for Game 7.
Looking Ahead to Game 7
The Dodgers will now fight for the right to repeat as World Series champions in Game 7 against the Blue Jays. The winner-takes-all contest is scheduled to take place on November 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Baseball fans across the world will be eagerly watching as these two talented teams battle it out for the championship.
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