Toronto –
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in extra innings of a decisive Game 7 of the World Series early on Sunday to become MLB’s first repeat champion in 25 years.
The Dodgers, who were down to their final two outs when Miguel Rojas hit a game-tying homer in the ninth inning, got what proved to be the winning run in the 11th inning, when Will Smith hit a solo homer off Shane Bieber.
The Blue Jays, seeking their first World Series title in 32 years, had a chance in the bottom of the frame with runners on first and third with one out, but Alejandro Kirk grounded into a double play that ended the game.
Yamamoto celebrates after the Dodgers secured their win on Sunday.
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Shohei Ohtani celebrates with Yamamoto after defeating the Blue Jays on Sunday.
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Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas celebrates with Ohtani after scoring against the Blue Jays in the ninth inning during Game 7.
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Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting a single against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning during Game 7 of the World Series in Toronto on Saturday.
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Blue Jays right fielder George Springer hits a single against Dodgers in the first inning of Game 7.
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Yamamoto throws against the Blue Jays in the ninth inning.
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