Blue Jays Rookie Yesavage Shines, Nears Glory

Trey Yesavage, a player for the Toronto Blue Jays, pitched during Game 5 of the 2025 World Series. He helped his team secure a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yesavage, at 22 years old, is the youngest player on the Blue Jays team. His impressive performance in the game included 12 strikeouts over seven innings, setting a new record for rookie strikeouts in a World Series game.

The Blue Jays defeated the Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5, with key contributions from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who hit home runs early in the game. The Dodgers, facing a lineup-wide slump, will rely on Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 6 to keep their championship hopes alive.

Despite missing their leadoff hitter George Springer due to injury, the Blue Jays showcased their strength in hitting against the Dodgers' pitchers. Yesavage's composed pitching performance was a highlight of the game, earning praise from his teammates and coaches.

The Dodgers made lineup changes in an attempt to improve their performance, but the Blue Jays continued to dominate the game. Yesavage's strong pitching and the team's solid hitting put them in a position to potentially win the World Series with one more victory.