Dodgers Start Snell, Yamamoto in 2025 World Series Opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, with Game 1 starting Friday night in Toronto. The Dodgers will start Blake Snell, who has been outstanding this postseason with a 0.86 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 21 innings, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, who recently pitched a complete game in the NLCS and holds a 1.83 ERA this postseason. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed this pitching order, which mirrors the rotation used to sweep the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers' starting pitchers have been dominant throughout the playoffs, combining for a 1.40 ERA and holding batters to a .132 average. While Games 3 and 4 starters are not yet finalized, Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani are expected to follow in the rotation. The Blue Jays have yet to announce their rotation, but rookie Trey Yesavage, who struggled somewhat after a strong start, is a likely Game 1 candidate. The Dodgers aim to win back-to-back World Series titles, while the Blue Jays seek their first championship since 1993.