Blue Jays Dominate Dodgers 11-4 in World Series Game 1 with Varsho Homers

The Toronto Blue Jays took a commanding 1-0 lead in the 2025 World Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 at Rogers Centre. Key performances included Daulton Varsho's game-tying two-run home run off Dodgers' pitcher Blake Snell, and Addison Barger's historic pinch-hit grand slam, marking the first in World Series history. Despite Shohei Ohtani hitting a two-run homer for the Dodgers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the Blue Jays' offensive charge with a franchise-record post-season grand slam and overall post-season leadership in hits and RBIs. Varsho, a 2022 acquisition from the Arizona Diamondbacks, has become an instrumental player for Toronto, showing power hitting and versatility despite some injury setbacks during the season. The Blue Jays capitalized on a pivotal six-run sixth inning, which included multiple RBI hits and a bases-loaded walk, effectively ending Snell's outing and turning the tide decisively in their favor. This win marks Toronto's first World Series appearance in over three decades and showcases their resurgence as a championship contender.