The Toronto Blue Jays faced a daunting task in Game 1 of the World Series . Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace Blake Snell had been sensational in three playoff starts, leading a historically dominant rotation . The Dodgers’ bullpen had also excelled in the playoffs, helping LA's starters hold opponents to just one run in five straight games.

But Toronto bucked the trend in Game 1 of the World Series. The Blue Jays got to Snell early and then chased the two-time Cy Young winner from the game in the sixth inning. Emmet Sheehan took over for Snell with the bases loaded and the Blue Jays pushed three runs across. When Anthony Banda relieved Sheehan the bases were still full and Addison Barger stepped in to hit for Davis Schneider. Expand Tweet

Barger broke the game open , bashing an 84 m

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