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Dodgers Edge Blue Jays in Controversial World Series Game
Confirmed
In Short: The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in a controversial Game 6 of the World Series, winning 3-1 and setting up a deciding seventh game.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, a ground rule double call was upheld on video review, preventing the Blue Jays from tying the game.
Justin Dean, the Dodgers' center fielder, raised both arms as the ball wedged under the outfield wall, leading to the controversial call.
Manager John Schneider of the Blue Jays was ejected from the game, the first such incident in a World Series since 1996.
Despite strong pitching from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who gave up only one run over six innings, the Blue Jays could not overcome the Dodgers' lead.
Will Smith, the Dodgers' catcher, was a standout hitter, driving in a run in the third inning and scoring on a single by Mookie Betts.
Andres Gimenez ended the game with a double play, sealing the victory for the Dodgers.
The umpires reviewed the call during a pitching change, adhering to expanded replay review rules instituted in 2014.
Both managers were informed before the series that they could request the umpires to use headsets if they were concerned about any rule being misinterpreted.
What this adds
The series will now conclude in Game 7, with the Dodgers holding a 4-3 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Background
The Rays' 2026 World Series opponent, the Milwaukee Brewers, finished with an MLB-high 103 wins, while the Rays had 98.
What's confirmed
- In the bottom of the ninth inning, a ground rule double call was upheld on video review, preventing the Blue Jays from tying the game.
- Justin Dean, the Dodgers' center fielder, raised both arms as the ball wedged under the outfield wall, leading to the controversial call.
- Manager John Schneider of the Blue Jays was ejected from the game, the first such incident in a World Series since 1996.
- Despite strong pitching from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who gave up only one run over six innings, the Blue Jays could not overcome the Dodgers' lead.
- Will Smith, the Dodgers' catcher, was a standout hitter, driving in a run in the third inning and scoring on a single by Mookie Betts.
- Andres Gimenez ended the game with a double play, sealing the victory for the Dodgers.
- The umpires reviewed the call during a pitching change, adhering to expanded replay review rules instituted in 2014.
- Both managers were informed before the series that they could request the umpires to use headsets if they were concerned about any rule being misinterpreted.
What's still developing
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