LOS ANGELES — Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage made history on Wednesday night, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This win puts the Blue Jays just one game away from securing their third World Series title.

At just 22 years old, Yesavage's journey to this moment has been remarkable. When the 2025 season began, he was four levels down in the minor leagues and had not yet spoken with Blue Jays manager John Schneider. However, after a stunning performance at Dodger Stadium, he struck out a record 12 batters, setting a new mark for rookies in the Fall Classic.

Following the game, Schneider congratulated Yesavage with a hug as he entered the dugout. The young pitcher baffled hitters with his powerful splitter, leaving them struggling to make contact. This victory gives the Blue Jays a 3-2 lead in the series, as they prepare to return to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday night.

Yesavage's performance was not only his best of the postseason but also his first road start. He was supported early by teammates Davis Schneider and Vlad Guerrero Jr., who hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, marking a historic start to the game.

"Just to throw a guy in where we did and to have bigger and bigger games every time he pitches has been pretty wild," Schneider said. "And he’s responded to the challenge each and every time."

Yesavage's journey to the major leagues has been a long one, filled with challenges. He reflected on his growth, stating, "Every single part of it has prepared me to unleash the type of effort I did on Wednesday. Each day I learn something new. Stacking all those days this season has led me to this point."

The Blue Jays' offense continued to apply pressure throughout the game, scoring additional runs in the fourth, seventh, and eighth innings. Yesavage's confidence grew as he navigated the Dodgers lineup, allowing only three hits and one run during his longest outing of the postseason.

The Blue Jays will return to Toronto with a chance to clinch the championship in front of a home crowd at Rogers Centre. They are set to face Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who previously earned a complete-game win in Game 2. The Blue Jays will counter with their own ace, Kevin Gausman, who expressed excitement about the upcoming game.

"The Rogers Centre is going to be fun. It’s going to be electric," Gausman said. "We’re excited to get back there."

With the series on the line, the Blue Jays are poised to make history in what could be one of the most memorable seasons in Toronto sports history.