The Los Angeles Dodgers have won consecutive World Series titles, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings during the deciding seventh game. This marks the first time in 25 years that a team has won back-to-back championships.
Game Outcome
The decisive Game 7 was played at Toronto's Rogers Centre and concluded with the Los Angeles Dodgers winning 5-4 after 11 innings. This victory secured the Dodgers' second consecutive World Series title.
Key Moments
The Toronto Blue Jays established a 3-0 lead in the third inning following a three-run home run by Bo Bichette. The Dodgers then scored runs to level the game at 4-4 in the top of the ninth inning, with solo home runs from Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas.
The deadlock was broken in the top of the 11th inning when Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a home run. The game concluded after Toronto's Alejandro Kirk grounded into a double play with a runner on third base.
Historical Context
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the first team to win successive World Series titles in 25 years. The New York Yankees were the last team to achieve this, winning in 1998, 1999, and 2000.