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TORONTO — The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a roller-coaster Game 7, behind an incredible pitching performance.
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Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning for game six of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ ace of the pitching staff, won the MVP for his efforts throughout the Fall Classic. His heroics in the final game of the series cemented his place in history.
Coming off less than one day of rest, Yamamoto entered in the bottom of the ninth inning and pitched 2.2 innings of relief. He gave up only one hit and one walk, struck out one and induced the series-clinching double play that secured the Dodgers’ third championship in six seasons.
2001 NL — LHP Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks © ROBERT HANASHIRO / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Yamamoto’s heroics mirrored those of Arizona Diamondbacks legend Randy Johnson, whose pitching performance in the 2001 World Series helped lead his team to the championship.
Both pitchers won Game 2, each throwing a complete game. They also won Game 6 and pitched in relief in Game 7 to earn the victory on less than one day of rest. Their ERAs were similar, with Yamamoto finishing at 1.45 and Johnson at 1.04. Both were named MVPs of their respective series, with Johnson sharing the honor as co-MVP with teammate Curt Schilling.
Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts (30) after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
The Dodgers’ ace had three wins in the series, matching the highest total in a single Fall Classic and joining Johnson, Mickey Lolich and Bob Gibson.
This year’s World Series mirrored many moments Valley fans saw during the magical run in 2001, with Yamamoto being the latest example of that revival. While both teams are rivals on the field, history favors no team. Yamamoto’s performance will be one to remember, and his name now stands alongside pitching legends, including Arizona’s own.
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME PERFORMANCE 🔥
YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO IS THE @CHEVROLET #WORLDSERIES MVP pic.twitter.com/x3Hg71kzSM
— MLB (@MLB) November 2, 2025
It will be difficult for baseball fans to see another pitching performance like that again, especially in a winner-take-all Game 7.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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