World Series 2025: Toronto Blue Jays roar back as Vladimir Guerrero Jr waves off Shohei Ohtani to level series against Los Angeles Dodgers

The 2025 World Series is now tied at 2-2 after the Toronto Blue Jays stormed back to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium. A defining moment came in the third inning when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched a two-run home run off Shohei Ohtani, giving the Blue Jays a lead they would never surrender. Toronto’s balanced offense and timely pitching ensured the series will return to Rogers Centre for Game 6, keeping the championship within striking distance.Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was unstoppable in Game 4, reaching base three times and sending the Dodgers’ ace Shohei Ohtani’s offering over the left-center wall for a pivotal two-run homer. It marked Guerrero’s seventh postseason home run, a new franchise record. Guerrero’s efforts were complemented by Bo Bichette, who had an RBI double during Toronto’s four-run seventh inning.Guerrero’s performance not only ended Ohtani’s 11-plate appearance streak of reaching base but also set the tone for a game where the Blue Jays absorbed early setbacks.After the Dodgers scored first on Kiké Hernández’s sacrifice fly, Toronto responded immediately. Bichette, returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for most of the postseason, delivered a .364 average in the World Series and started at designated hitter in place of George Springer.Nathan Lukes, Ernie Clement, and Addison Barger also contributed, each recording two hits, helping Toronto rebuild momentum following their exhausting 18-inning Game 3 loss.Shane Bieber delivered a composed start, allowing just one run over 5 1/3 innings, while managing his pitch count carefully after recent Tommy John surgery. When Bieber showed signs of fatigue in the sixth, rookie Mason Fluharty and veteran Chris Bassitt combined to quell the Dodgers’ rally.Ohtani pitched into the seventh but gave way to the Dodgers’ bullpen, which struggled to contain the Blue Jays’ surge. Anthony Banda and Blake Treinen allowed four runs, expanding Toronto’s lead from one to five and effectively sealing the win. Louis Varland closed out the ninth, preserving the 6-2 victory.Manager John Schneider praised his team’s efforts, stating, “It’s hard to play 18 innings and come back and kind of flip the narrative against a very talented team and a very talented individual in Shohei Ohtani on the mound. I feel really good about just us.”Toronto now heads into Game 5 with momentum on their side, as rookie Trey Yesavage is set to start against Dodgers’ left-hander Blake Snell. The Blue Jays’ balanced offense, veteran pitching, and timely hitting have them well-positioned as the series returns to Canada, with fans eagerly awaiting a possible championship-clinching moment at Rogers Centre.Also Read: Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne's picture-perfect New York night sparks buzz as the power couple turns Saks Fifth Avenue into their own spotlight