The Dodgers haven't been anywhere close to as successful at the plate as Toronto has been in the postseason, and it could derail their title hopes.

Even though the vibes in Toronto are all positive after the Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series, Chris Bassitt would like to see the home crowd slow down with the taunts toward Shohei Ohtani to avoid potentially unleashing all of his powers.

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And so the Jays did, piling up one quality at-bat after another, grinding down Snell, pounding the Dodgers’ suspect bullpen. Their triumph included the first home run by a left-handed hitter off Snell since June 2, 2024, courtesy of Daulton Varsho, and the first pinch-hit grand slam in Series history, courtesy of Addison Barger.

The Toronto Blue Jays were in the mix on superstar Shohei Ohtani before he eventually chose the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency two offseasons ago.

Coming into Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the Blue Jays, they knew that their path to victory, just like in the NLCS, would run through the rotation. Because it’s no secret that these Dodgers have one glaring weakness: a bullpen that cannot be trusted.

Scott (lower body) is not on the Dodgers' World Series roster. Scott underwent a lower-body abscess procedure earlier this month and has not made an appearance this postseason. The reliever had resumed throwing and was hopeful of being added to the roster for the Fall Classic,