The Toronto Blue Jays 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers wasn't just a win, it felt more like a statement. For most of the past week, the Blue Jays players, coaches and fans had to endure the majority of the media market make claims that the Blue Jays were basically going to get steamrolled by the Dodgers.
But through the first nine innings of the 2025 World Series it was the Blue Jays who were steaming and rolling their way to a Game 1 win and a 1-0 series lead. And as history shows, winning Game 1 of the World Series is incredibly important for teams who go on to win it all.