Los Angeles Dodgers clinch back-to-back titles in epic World Series Game 7
In what many are calling one of the most dramatic championship games in recent sport history, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in 11 innings in Game 7 of the 2025 2025 World Series to become the first team in 25 years to repeat as MLB champions. �
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The narrative
The Dodgers were down in the series and down in Game 7. The Blue Jays held a lead going into the later innings. �
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In the top of the 9th inning, Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas drilled a solo home run to tie the game at 4-4. �
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Then in the top of the 11th, Will Smith launched a solo home run off Shane Bieber to give L.A. their first lead of the game — and ultimately the title. �
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On the mound, Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto came out of the bullpen on zero days’ rest, threw 2⅔ scoreless innings, and sealed his MVP credentials. �
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Why it matters
Repeating is rare: They became the first team since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees to win consecutive World Series titles. �
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The Game 7 itself was historic: extra innings, a tying homer in the 9th, a winning homer in the 11th, and tension all the way to the final out. �
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It cements the Dodgers’ current window of dominance: three titles in six years, and arguably entering “dynasty” territory. �
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What to watch next
The Blue Jays will feel the sting of coming so close — how they respond in 2026 will be a storyline to follow.
Yamamoto’s legacy: Will he maintain this level, and how will the Dodgers manage his workload going forward?
Roster sustainability: Can the Dodgers keep this championship core together in an era of increasing player movement and cost control?
