The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Game 1 of the 2025 World Series with confidence, handing the ball to ace Blake Snell after a dominant postseason stretch. Snell had been nearly untouchable, allowing just two runs across 21 innings in October. Facing the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, expectations were high for another stellar outing from the left-hander.

However, the momentum shifted dramatically on Friday night. The Dodgers’ pitching depth — one of their biggest strengths throughout the playoffs — faltered when the Blue Jays erupted for a nine-run sixth inning, the highest-scoring frame in a World Series game since 1968.

After the defeat, Snell addressed reporters, offering an honest reflection on what went wrong. “I just wasn’t locating the ball, it’s pretty simple. Command with th

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