Fans are buzzing about what a pivotal Game 5 will bring the Blue Jays, after the Toronto team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night, tying the nail-biting series at 2-2.
Game 4 of the World Series kicked off once again at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, but this time, the Blue Jays proved resilient, bouncing back and managing to take home a 6-2 victory over the West Coast team, following an 18-inning heartbreaker the night before.
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The matchup began with tension, as Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández hit a sacrifice fly to open, managing to open the score for the team.
But a big and early homer from Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., along with a solid start and four-run seventh from Shane Bieber, opened the game for the home team, proving both their grit and determination to see a comeback win.
It was Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who, in the top of the third inning, set a team record by hitting his seventh post-season home run, which effectively gave the Jays their first lead in Game 4.
The Blue Jays will once again face the Dodgers in Game 5, which will take place inLos Angeles at 8 p.m. EST, marking the last to be played on West Coast turf. The World Series will then return to Toronto’s Rogers Centre for Game 6 on Friday, giving the Jays a home advantage.
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While the Jays prepare for a tense Game 5, Now Toronto hit the streets to see how Torontonians feel about Tuesday’s win.
Toronto local Jeff P. is enthusiastically cheering for the Jays, noting that this is the World Series matchup that he has dreamed about since his childhood. He says that the Dodgers used to be his favourite team, but his mind has changed over the years.
“Honestly, I’m 100 per cent ‘go Jays!’ And if they could pull off the upset, it’ll be monumental.”
Jeff also makes note of how resilient the Jays have been throughout the season, citing their continuous efforts to prove themselves, even after an excruciating, 18-inning Game 3.
“All year has been resilient. Every time there’s been any kind of turmoil or crisis, they seem to bounce back. Losing an 18-inning heartbreaker is maybe the epitome of that. But Bieber showed up last night. Vladi showed up last night. It was just a great all-around Blue Jays win.”
Local Nelly N. expressed his excitement about the Blue Jays tying the World Series, noting that he hung in for the nearly seven-hour game the night before, which he called “two games in one.”
“We’re feeling great. We’re going all the way, and hopefully we win it!”
Sean D. says he is excited about the Game 4 tie and is holding out hope for Game 5. He also offered his predictions for tonight.
“[I’m] hopeful, fingers crossed. They’re gonna win it, and I think they’re gonna do it. Go Jays, go!”
Meanwhile, Torontonian Michael J. says he is pretty stoked about the newest score, noting that consistency may be the key for the home team. He also says that the hype from Game 4 may translate into more hope for the Jays in Game 5.
“I think they’ve been pretty consistent. As far as bringing it in with some high scores. I mean, with 11-4 and then now with the 6-2, feeling pretty good, feeling hopeful. Just need to make sure that, I think if they’re able to come back, have that high energy back in Toronto, I think they should be solid.”
