Blue Jays John Schneider Talks Wild Finish to Game 6 vs Dodgers | Like Our Chances | Postgame

"I always like our chances, whether you start with a hit by pitch, hit, walk, whatever. Yeah, you kind of like the way that was kind of unfolding and who was due up and things like that. But, yeah, it just didn't work out tonight. Baseball happens sometimes." -- Blue Jays John Schneider Talks Wild Finish to Game 6 vs Dodgers | Like Our Chances | Postgame via #mlb ​ @JeffSkverskyYouTube The Los Angeles Dodgers refused to let their season end on Halloween night, surviving a chaotic finish to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3–1 in Game 6 of the World Series, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday at Rogers Centre. It ended in stunning fashion — with Toronto rookie Addison Barger doubled off at second base on a shallow fly ball to left field. With one out in the ninth, Kiké Hernández charged in and made the catch, then fired to second to double off Barger, who had taken off toward third thinking the ball would drop. Just like that, the Dodgers escaped and the Blue Jays’ dream night turned into a nightmare. “That’s a tough one,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “Aggressive read, just a little too far. Kiké made a perfect play. That’s baseball — sometimes one mistake decides everything.” The Dodgers, facing elimination for the first time this postseason, leaned on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who once again delivered in the biggest spot. The Japanese right-hander went six strong innings, allowing just one run on six hits while striking out six. His poise under pressure matched the moment. “I just tried to stay calm and execute,” Yamamoto said through an interpreter. “I knew how important every pitch was tonight.” Los Angeles built an early 2–0 lead in the third inning when Shohei Ohtani was intentionally walked with two outs, and Will Smith ripped an RBI single to center. Freddie Freeman followed in the fifth with an RBI double to make it 3–0, giving the Dodgers breathing room they’d ultimately need. Toronto’s lone run came in the sixth when George Springer lined a single to score Bo Bichette, cutting it to 3–1. But the Blue Jays missed several key chances — stranding nine runners, including two in the eighth and two more in the ninth before Barger’s costly baserunning mistake ended the game. “It’s not the way you want it to finish,” Springer said. “But we’ve been resilient all year. We’ll come back ready tomorrow.” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, managing his 10th postseason elimination game, once again pressed all the right buttons. He turned to rookie Nick Wrobleski and veteran Tyler Glasnow for three scoreless innings out of the bullpen, with Glasnow earning the save. “Kiké’s play — that’s the game,” Roberts said. “Heads up, full-speed, and perfect throw. That’s championship defense.” The Blue Jays, who have thrived on clutch moments all postseason, now face their first elimination game of 2025. They’ll hand the ball to Max Scherzer for Game 7, while the Dodgers’ starter remains TBD — with Shohei Ohtani still a possibility, according to Roberts. “It’s the two best words in sports — Game 7,” Schneider said. “We’ve fought all year for this. We’ll be ready.” After a rollercoaster night of dominant pitching, missed chances, and a gut-punch ending, the World Series will be decided Saturday night in Toronto — one game, one trophy, one champion.