The Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in 11 innings, denying them their first championship in 32 years. Will Smith’s 11th-inning home run was the decisive blow after the Jays blew a 3-0 lead. Despite leading MLB with 49 comeback wins during the regular season, they couldn’t capitalize on late-game opportunities, with manager John Schneider expressing heartbreak over the loss. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP for his outstanding performance throughout the series.
