🔗 Share this article Blue Jays One Step Away of Glory After Yesavage Dominates Los Angeles in Fifth Match Yesavage authored a masterclass on the mound and Davis Schneider launched a home run on the game's initial offering as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers six to one on Wednesday, needing just one more triumph of their first championship since the 1993 season. A Rookie's Record-Setting Night The young Yesavage, who only reached the big leagues in September, fanned a dozen batters without a single walk – setting a new World Series record. The first-year pitcher gave up only a single run on three hits in seven innings. His year commenced in the low minors with minimal fanfare, but has now been the winning pitcher in two of Toronto's three wins in this seven-game set. A Quick Start for Toronto Toronto’s hitters gave him breathing room almost immediately. On the game's opening offering, Schneider drilled a 97-mile-per-hour heater and homered to left field. Two pitches later, Vladimir Guerrero Jr homered as well to a similar location. It marked the first time in World Series history that consecutive home runs opened a game, stunning the crowd before most had taken their places. Yesavage Takes Control Yesavage then went to work. He fanned five in a row between the second and third innings, establishing a new rookie mark before the streak was snapped by Kiké Hernández with a solo shot in the bottom of the third to make it 2–1. That was the Dodgers' closest approach. Extending the Lead In the fourth inning, Varsho lined a triple into the right-field corner after a misplay, and Clement delivered a sacrifice fly to plate the run for a 3–1 lead. The Dodgers’ offensive struggles deepened from there. After a six-run output in an 18-inning game, they’ve managed only four across the past 29 innings. Late Inning Insurance The Dodgers starter lasted into the seventh inning but was chased in the seventh after the bases were packed. Both runners he left behind came around to score – via a wild pitch and another on an RBI single – to make it 5–1. A hit in the eighth provided the last run. Relievers Seal the Deal Yesavage was cheered off the field from the Toronto faithful, and the bullpen did the rest. The late-inning pitchers each pitched an inning without allowing a run to end the game, fanning three batters collectively while preserving the rookie’s masterpiece. Dodgers' Lineup Shuffle Falters The Dodgers, who adjusted their lineup in hopes of igniting the offense, again couldn't find momentum. Their star slugger went 0-for-4 and is now without a hit in his last seven appearances since reaching base a World Series-record nine times in Game 3. Looking Ahead to Game 6 Now leading the series three games to two, Toronto head back to their home ballpark with two chances to clinch. The sixth game is set for Friday at Rogers Centre.