It is all tied up, again. After Game 4 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays are 2-2 in the World Series. With Game 5 just a few hours away, and Blake Snell on the mound, it will be interesting to watch what the game plan of the Blue Jays is going to be, considering they have the momentum.

Game 5 of the World Series will feature a fascinating matchup between two very different pitchers. Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will take the ball for Toronto, making his fifth postseason start and second of the series. The 22-year-old has posted a 4.26 ERA in 19 playoff innings, learning on the job since his September debut. For the Dodgers, Blake Snell returns to the mound after a frustrating Game 1, looking to correct his earlier struggles.

In Game 4, Shohei Ohtani gave the Dodgers a strong outing, holding the Blue Jays to two runs. Toronto eventually broke through late, tagging the bullpen and evening the energy in the series. The Blue Jays’ patient approach again wore down the opposing starter, forcing Ohtani to throw 90 pitches through six innings. That late offensive burst underlined Toronto’s ability to control tempo and exploit mistakes in key moments.

The series now stands evenly balanced, with both teams showing flashes of dominance and discipline. It has been a blend of youthful energy and veteran execution, keeping fans hooked throughout. Game 5 feels crucial, as both Blake Snell and Yesavage have something to prove on the biggest stage. Every pitch will matter, with momentum swinging on the smallest execution detail from either side.

When Blake Snell last faced the Blue Jays in Game 1, the result was far from ideal for Los Angeles. He threw 100 pitches in five innings, giving up two runs on four hits and three walks. Toronto’s hitters consistently fouled off tough pitches, extending at-bats and forcing early bullpen action. The Dodgers cannot afford a repeat, especially after their relievers surrendered seven late runs that night.

To win, the Dodgers will need more than just Snell’s corrections on the mound. Their offense, led by Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, must find rhythm after inconsistent production through four games. Betts has only three singles in 19 at-bats, and the lineup’s clutch hitting has gone quiet. For Los Angeles, timely contact and sharper at-bats will decide whether they regain control or fall behind again.

Game 5 now sits on a knife’s edge, and both clubs know it. Snell seeks redemption, Yesavage seeks validation, and neither has room for sympathy tonight. By sunrise, one will own the spotlight while the other learns how cruel October can be.

The Dodgers’ offense his not fired and now is the time to get going

For a team built to mash, the Dodgers suddenly look like they misplaced their bats somewhere over the Pacific. October was supposed to be their runway to another parade, but now it feels more like a layover in frustration. With the World Series deadlocked and the Blue Jays circling, Los Angeles needs more than Shohei Ohtani’s magic tricks to remember how to hit baseballs again.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense has drifted out of sync at the worst possible time, hitting just .219 this postseason. Freddie Freeman’s two hits in Game 4 led a lineup that managed only six total. Shohei Ohtani went hitless in three at-bats after his record-setting Game 3 performance. Manager Dave Roberts admitted the group “hasn’t found its rhythm,” as Los Angeles scored five or fewer runs in 10 of 12 playoff games.

Now, with the World Series tied 2–2, lineup changes are no longer optional but necessary. Andy Pages’ .215 OPS and Tommy Edman’s .167 average could force Roberts’ hand before Game 5. The Dodgers have relied heavily on their pitching, but even Ohtani’s six innings couldn’t overcome the bats’ silence. Time is shrinking fast, and the offense that once led the National League must rediscover itself before Toronto finishes the job.

The Dodgers have the stars, the payroll, and the pressure, but none are connecting lately. Toronto smells blood, and Freddie Freeman’s calm isn’t calming anyone in that dugout anymore. If Los Angeles keeps waiting for a miracle, the Blue Jays might just write the ending themselves.