Blue Jays Take World Series Lead After Dramatic Seventh-Inning Rally

Toronto took a 5-4 lead in Game 3 of the World Series today after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scored on a single in the seventh inning, overcoming an injury to George Springer and a back-and-forth battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The inning began with a concerning moment as Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left the game with an apparent right-side injury during his at-bat. After Springer’s departure, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singled up the middle, followed by a single from Bo Bichette that ricocheted off the wall, allowing Guerrero to score the go-ahead run. This dramatic shift comes as the series returns to Dodger Stadium for the first time, putting pressure on the home team.

Prior to the seventh-inning rally, the game was tied 4-4 after a series of lead changes. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman drove in runs for the Dodgers in the fifth inning, tying the score after Alejandro Kirk’s three-run home run in the fourth gave Toronto an earlier advantage. Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow struggled with control, giving up five hits and four runs over 4⅔ innings. For more on the Dodgers’ pitching strategy this season, see this analysis from the Los Angeles Times.

The Dodgers face a critical situation as they attempt to regain the lead in the series, with Game 4 scheduled for tomorrow at Dodger Stadium. Manager Dave Roberts stated after the game that the team will reassess Springer’s injury and make adjustments to the lineup as needed, emphasizing the importance of resilience in a World Series matchup.