Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette, left, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. look on during player introductions ahead of first inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The Toronto Blue Jays made their long-awaited return to the World Series a triumphant one by dumping the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 at Rogers Centre.
Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk hit two-run homers and Addison Barger hit the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history in Toronto’s nine-run sixth inning.
It was the Blue Jays first appearance in the Fall Classic since 1993.
Here are some photos from the game:
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left to right, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) listen to the Canadian national anthem as RCMP Mounties look on ahead of first inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteGrounds crew members prepare the field ahead of first inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnFormer Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston, right, shakes hands with Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to him ahead of first inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnFans cheer as Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani strikes out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during of first inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnThe Voices of Fire perform the national anthem of Canada prior to Game 1 of baseball’s World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger watches his grand slam home run take flight against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during first inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers during sixth inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger (47) watches the ball after hitting a grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers during sixth inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger watches his grand slam home run take flight off of Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Anthony Banda, during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is forced out at second as he slides under Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts on a double play hit into by Bo Bichette during the third inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho connects for a two run home run during the fourth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game during the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider (36) loses his batting helmet as he strikes out during third inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteLos Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts (50) celebrates with Teoscar Hernández after scoring against the Toronto Blue Jays during third inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnLos Angeles Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández (37) hugs Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernndez scores as Tommy Edman celebrates on a single by Kik Hernndez during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) and Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) smile as they look on during a review of a pick off attempt during ninth inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteBaseball fans leave the Rogers Centre following the Toronto Blue Jays World Series game 1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, October 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick IwanyshynLos Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during seventh inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) reacts after the final out of the top of the eighth inning of Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk celebrates with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during sixth inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteLos Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani leans away from an inside pitch as Toronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk makes the catch during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger, right, celebrates after hitting a grand slam with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during sixth inning Game 1 World Series playoff MLB baseball action against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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