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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays – World Series Game 2 Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays will look to build on a historic offensive outburst when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night at Rogers Centre.
Toronto leads the best-of-seven series 1–0 after an 11–4 statement win in the opener — fueled by one of the biggest innings in World Series history.
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Game Details
Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays
Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FOX
Betting Odds: Dodgers -135 | Blue Jays +113 | Total: 7.5
Momentum Check
The Blue Jays erupted for nine runs in the sixth inning of Game 1 — the third-biggest single-inning explosion in World Series history.
Addison Barger delivered the first pinch-hit grand slam ever in a Fall Classic, while Alejandro Kirk (3-for-3, HR, 2 RBI) and Daulton Varsho (HR, 2 RBI) joined the power parade.
For Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani launched a two-run homer, but the Dodgers’ bullpen unraveled under relentless Toronto pressure.
Manager Dave Roberts didn’t mince words afterward:
“We’ve got to win those pivotal at-bats. It’s about execution — taking walks, using the other side of the field, putting pressure back on them. That’s how you flip a game.”
Pitching Matchup
Kevin Gausman, RHP (TOR)
- Postseason: 2–1, 2.00 ERA, 0.96 WHIP
- Career vs Dodgers: 2–3, 3.57 ERA (9 games, 8 starts)
- Postseason vs LAD: 0–1, 6.75 ERA
Gausman will start Game 2 after earning the win in relief in ALCS Game 7. Toronto opted to hold him back one day for extra rest after a heavy workload in that clincher.
The veteran right-hander’s split-change has been lethal all postseason, holding opponents to a .167 average with 27 strikeouts in 18 innings.
“I’m better the more days you give me,” Gausman said. “They hit mistakes, so it’s all about command and getting ahead.”
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP (LAD)
- Postseason: 2–1, 1.83 ERA, 0.91 WHIP
- Regular Season: 16–5, 2.49 ERA
The Dodgers counter with Yamamoto, who dominated Milwaukee in a complete-game win earlier in October. He hasn’t faced Toronto before but said he’s well aware of their style:
“They can keep the lineup moving and hit home runs when needed. For me, it’s about staying with my plan and not worrying about runners.”
The Japanese ace mixes mid-90s velocity with elite movement and command — but he’ll need both against a Toronto lineup that’s punishing mistakes.
The Dodgers Can Win If…
They can’t afford another bullpen collapse or stranded-runner meltdown. The Dodgers went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position in Game 1, leaving the bases loaded in the fifth before Toronto’s knockout inning.
The path forward is simple: timely hitting.
Ohtani and Freddie Freeman are capable of carrying the offense, but Mookie Betts (0-for-4 in Game 1) must get on base to set the tone.
Defensively, Los Angeles needs Yamamoto to go deep into the game — their bullpen has been overworked and shorthanded with Evan Phillips and Brusdar Graterol out.
If Yamamoto limits early traffic, the Dodgers can lean on their power (244 regular-season HRs, 2nd MLB) and top-three slugging rate (.441) to square the series.
The Blue Jays Can Win If…
Toronto simply keeps doing what it’s been doing — grinding out at-bats and forcing pitchers into high counts.
They’ve now scored 28 runs in their last three postseason games and continue to lead MLB in team batting average (.265) and on-base percentage (.331).
Alejandro Kirk, Bo Bichette, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. form a relentless middle-of-the-order core, but Toronto’s bench has also been a weapon — highlighted by Barger’s historic slam.
If Gausman commands his splitter early and can work ahead, Toronto’s bullpen (rested after Game 1) is well-positioned to protect a lead.
Expect Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson in the late innings if the Jays are up.
Betting Trends
- Dodgers: 8–2 SU in their last 10 as favorites.
- Blue Jays: 5–1 SU in their last 6 as underdogs.
- Over is 7–1 in Blue Jays games with totals ≤ 7.5.
- Dodgers are 9–1 SU vs non-division opponents this postseason.
- Blue Jays have hit the over in 9 of their last 12 overall.
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Prediction and Analysis
Game 1 proved Toronto can hit elite pitching and win situationally — but Game 2 brings a sharper Dodgers starter and likely a more focused offense.
Still, Gausman’s command and the Jays’ lineup depth make this closer than the odds imply.
Projected Score: Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 4
Best Bet: Over 7.5 (-110) — both offenses are too powerful to stay quiet for long.
Lean: Dodgers Moneyline (-135), but the Blue Jays’ value at home (+113) makes them a live dog.
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