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Trey Yesavage delivered a performance for the ages and Davis Schneider homered on the very first pitch as the Blue Jays defeated the Dodgers six to one on Wednesday, moving within one victory of their first title since the 1993 season.

Yesavage's Historic Outing

The young Yesavage, who made his major league debut in September, struck out 12 without issuing a walk – achieving a historic World Series first. The first-year pitcher surrendered just one run on three hits over seven frames. His year commenced in the low minors with minimal fanfare, but has now earned two starting wins in the series in this seven-game set.

Early Offensive Explosion

Toronto’s hitters gave him breathing room almost immediately. On the game's opening offering, Schneider connected with a high-velocity fastball and sent it over the left-field fence. Just moments later, Vladimir Guerrero Jr followed with another blast to almost the exact same place. It marked the historic first for the Fall Classic that back-to-back homers started a game, leaving the audience in awe before most had found their seats.

The Pitcher's Dominance

Yesavage then assumed command. He struck out five consecutive batters between the second and third innings, setting a rookie record before the streak was snapped by Kiké Hernández with a home run in the bottom of the third to make it 2–1. That was the nearest the Dodgers came.

Building the Advantage

In the fourth inning, Daulton Varsho smacked a triple to right field after a misplay, and Ernie Clement hit a sac fly to score him for a 3–1 lead. The Dodgers' bats remained quiet from there. After a six-run output in an 18-inning game, they’ve produced just four runs in their last 29 innings.

Seventh-Inning Rally

The starting pitcher persisted for over six frames but couldn’t escape the seventh after the bases were packed. Both runners he left behind came around to score – one on a wild pitch and another on an RBI single – to push the lead to four runs. A hit in the eighth provided the concluding score.

Bullpen Secures the Win

Yesavage was cheered off the field from the traveling fans, and the bullpen did the rest. The relief corps each worked a scoreless inning to end the game, combining for three strikeouts while protecting the rookie's gem.

Dodgers' Lineup Shuffle Falters

The Dodgers, who rearranged their batting order in an attempt to generate runs, again struggled to get going. Their key batter went 0-for-4 and is now without a hit in his last seven appearances since reaching base a World Series-record nine times in Game 3.

On the Verge of a Championship

Now up 3–2, Toronto go back to their own stadium with two chances to clinch. Friday evening features Game 6 at Rogers Centre.