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Yesavage authored a masterclass on the mound and Davis Schneider launched a home run on the game's initial offering as the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Dodgers 6–1 on Wednesday evening, needing just one more triumph of their first World Series championship since the 1993 season.

A Rookie's Record-Setting Night

The young Yesavage, who debuted in the majors this past September, recorded 12 strikeouts and zero walks – setting a new World Series record. The rookie right-hander allowed one run on three hits across seven innings. He started the season in Class A before sparse crowds, but has now earned two starting wins in the series in this seven-game set.

Early Offensive Explosion

Toronto’s hitters gave him breathing room almost immediately. On the first pitch of the game, Schneider connected with a high-velocity fastball and sent it over the left-field fence. Just moments later, Vladimir Guerrero Jr homered as well to nearly the same spot. It marked the first time in World Series history that consecutive home runs opened a game, stunning the crowd before most had found their seats.

The Pitcher's Dominance

Yesavage then went to work. He retired five straight via strikeout between the early frames, establishing a new rookie mark before Hernández ended the run with a solo shot in the bottom of the third to make it 2–1. That was the nearest the Dodgers came.

Building the Advantage

In the fourth, Daulton Varsho smacked a triple to right field after a defensive mistake, and Clement delivered a sacrifice fly to bring him home for a three to one lead. The Dodgers' bats remained quiet from there. After managing six runs in a lengthy extra-inning contest, they’ve scored a mere four times in nearly 30 innings.

Late Inning Insurance

The starting pitcher persisted for over six frames but exited in the seventh after the bases became full. Both runners he left behind came around to score – thanks to a errant throw and another on an RBI single – to push the lead to four runs. A eighth-inning base hit provided the concluding score.

Relievers Seal the Deal

Yesavage received a standing ovation upon leaving from the traveling fans, and the pen closed it out. The relief corps each tossed a shutout frame to secure the victory, combining for three strikeouts while maintaining the stellar start.

Offensive Woes Continue

The Dodgers, who shuffled their lineup in hopes of igniting the offense, again found little traction. Their star slugger went without a hit in four trips and is now hitless in seven at-bats since reaching base a World Series-record nine times in Game 3.

Looking Ahead to Game 6

Now up 3–2, Toronto head back to their home ballpark with two chances to clinch. Friday evening features Game 6 at their home field.