Toronto evens World Series 6-2 with Guerrero homer off Ohtani

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning, Shane Bieber pitched four-hit ball into the sixth, and Toronto got back on track with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, evening the World Series at two games apiece.

Ohtani redefined the concept of short rest by taking the World Series mound just over 17 hours after he reached base nine times and smashed four extra-base hits in the Dodgers’ stirring 18-inning Game 3 victory.

He yielded four runs on six hits while pitching six-plus innings with six strikeouts in Game 4. And after Guerrero hit his majestic homer, the Blue Jays tagged Ohtani for two more while chasing him during their four-run seventh.

The Dodgers’ two-way superstar was outpitched by Bieber, the Blue Jays newcomer who returned from Tommy John surgery in late August. The 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner gave up just one run over 5 1/3 innings in a resilient World Series debut.

The powerhouse Dodgers mustered just six hits — only one for extra bases. Ohtani drew a leadoff walk to reach base for the 11th straight time, extending his World Series record — but he didn’t get on base again.

By sending the defending champion Dodgers to just their third loss in 14 games this postseason, the Blue Jays reclaimed homefield advantage and guaranteed the World Series trophy will be won at Rogers Centre.

Game 5 is Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, with Game 6 in Toronto on Friday.



(AP Photo Ashley Landis)