Toronto Blue Jays Jump On Los Angeles Dodgers Early In Game 5 Of the World Series
You know, you watch baseball for a long time, and you think you’ve seen it all. Then, Game 5 of the World Series happens, and the Toronto Blue Jays decide to flip the script in the most electric way possible. We’re talking about an opening that was less a “hello” and more a “get out of my way.”
Three pitches. Two home runs. Are you kidding me? It was the kind of start that makes you spill your beer and check if your TV is broken. This wasn’t just a good start; it was a history-making, jaw-dropping ambush.
Blue Jays Shock the World in Game 5
First up to the plate was Davis Schneider. The guy’s been platooning, mostly getting the nod against lefties. But tonight, against the formidable southpaw Blake Snell, he wasn’t just there to take up space. On the very first pitch, he sent a screaming fly ball deep to left. It just cleared the leaping outfielder’s glove. Gone. 1-0, Blue Jays. The crowd at Dodger Stadium went from roaring to a stunned silence.
Before Schneider could even get the iconic home run jacket comfortably over his shoulders, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. strolled to the plate. Vladdy, being the gentleman he is, decided to let one pitch go by. Maybe he was just admiring the scenery, but on the second pitch he saw, he absolutely obliterated it. There was no doubt about this one. It was a no-doubter, a certified tater, a souvenir for some lucky fan in the left-field pavilion. See ya. 2-0, Blue Jays.
A Historic Start For Toronto
What we witnessed was something that had never, ever happened in the 120+ years of World Series baseball. Never before had a team started a game with back-to-back home runs. Think about all the legends who have played on this stage, all the iconic moments. And yet, this was a first. The Blue Jays carved out their own little slice of history before most people had even settled into their seats.
For Guerrero Jr., it was just another day at the office in what has been a postseason for the ages. That was his eighth home run of the playoffs, putting him in a tie with Shohei Ohtani for the lead. The man is simply on another planet right now.
As for Schneider, what a moment. Benched since Game 1, he steps back into the lineup and immediately makes the biggest impact imaginable. That’s how you make your manager look like a genius.
So, what does this mean for the rest of the series? Who knows. But one thing is for sure: the Toronto Blue Jays came to play, and they gave us a start to Game 5 that will be talked about for generations.
