“I’m afraid the massively favored Los Angeles Dodgers just lost the World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays,” MLB insider Skip Bayless said, noting that Toronto’s Game 5 win has made them the new favorites to take home the 2025 World Series title. And now, with the series shifting back to Toronto, the Blue Jays have every reason to believe they can finish the job and end their season on a high note.

Still, stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette know better than to celebrate too early, especially against a powerhouse like the Dodgers. “Like I always say, the job’s not finished,” Guerrero reminded reporters. And judging by Freddie Freeman’s comments after the Game 5 loss, it’s clear the Dodgers feel the same way.

“We faced this last year. We were down 2-1 to the Padres and won two games in a row. So, we can do it again,” Freeman said, per SportsNet LA.

Last year, San Diego led the Dodgers 2–1 in the 2024 NLDS, just one win from the Championship Series, before L.A. stormed back to take the final two games. This year’s Dodgers have that same blend of talent and experience to pull off another comeback.

Of course, one major concern right now is Shohei Ohtani’s quiet bat. He’s been hitless over the last two games and went 0-for-4 in Game 5, leaving the Dodgers struggling to put runs on the board. But if you’ve watched this team all season, you know that when their offense clicks, they can explode in a hurry.

Even Bo Bichette, after the Jays’ Game 5 win, kept things grounded, saying, “It feels good, but we’ve got a job to finish.” He knows firsthand what this Dodgers lineup is capable of.

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage was electric in Game 5, setting a World Series record for strikeouts by a rookie. The 22-year-old righty fanned 12 over seven innings, giving up just three hits and one run without a walk. With Yesavage now unavailable for the next game, the Dodgers may have their best shot yet to revive their offense.

The Blue Jays’ offense is now a notch above the others

The way the Blue Jays’ offense is playing in the postseason, it looks like they’re coming from a different planet.

Earlier this season, it didn’t exactly look like the Blue Jays were going to be a powerhouse. Reportedly, till April 29, they were sitting at 13–16 below .500 and searching for answers.

But that slump didn’t last long. From that point on, they racked up 81 wins, more than any team in baseball except the Brewers!

Now, the baseball world has a clear picture of what makes this team tick… An explosive offense that’s built to score, and score big. After their slow start, Toronto ended up leading MLB in runs scored, and that firepower has carried right into October.

The Jays have already plated 100 runs this postseason, just one shy of the all-time playoff record. They’ve also hit their way to within one homer of the non-2020 postseason record, showing why this lineup might be one of the best World Series-hitting teams ever.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, haven’t been nearly as productive. They’ve scored 36 fewer runs than Toronto despite playing just one fewer game. And their bullpen? It’s been a major weak spot, posting a rough 4.56 ERA, the worst of any team in this year’s playoffs. So, with such stats, the Jays should have a good sleep tonight.

But again, when your opponent is the Dodgers, it’s not end until it’s end.