The much-anticipated Game 6 of the World Series is set to unfold on Friday at Rogers Centre, featuring the Toronto Blue Jays aiming to clinch their first World Series title in 32 years against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are determined to force a decisive Game 7. This exciting matchup will air exclusively on FOX at 8 p.m. ET and will also be available for streaming on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports App, and FOX One.
In this pivotal game, the Blue Jays are expected to send Kevin Gausman to the mound, who has proven to be a formidable opponent in the postseason. In his previous outing during Game 2, Gausman limited the Dodgers to just three runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings, despite giving up seventh-inning home runs to Max Muncy and Will Smith. Throughout his five postseason appearances, Gausman has maintained a 2-2 record with an impressive 2.55 ERA and 18 strikeouts.
On the other side, the Dodgers will counter with their best postseason pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Japanese ace has been a powerhouse, pitching two complete games this postseason, including the Game 2 victory in Toronto. With a 3-1 postseason record and a remarkable 1.57 ERA, Yamamoto is poised to make history. If he completes Game 6, he will be the first pitcher to achieve three consecutive complete games in the postseason since Curt Schilling did it with the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Dodgers are making strategic adjustments to their lineup in hopes of breaking out of their offensive slump. In a significant reshuffle, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts have swapped positions in the batting order. Tommy Edman will now take to the outfield, replacing Andy Pages and Alex Call, while veteran Miguel Rojas steps in at second base. This lineup change comes after the Dodgers have struggled offensively, scoring only three runs in their last two games. Considering the grueling 18-inning Game 3, the Dodgers have managed just four runs over their last 29 innings.
Here’s the Dodgers' starting lineup for Game 6:
Shohei Ohtani, DHWill Smith, CFreddie Freeman, 1BMookie Betts, SSTeoscar Hernández, RFMax Muncy, 3BKiké Hernández, LFTommy Edman, CFMiguel Rojas, 2BThe Blue Jays are also making notable changes to their lineup, welcoming back veteran All-Star slugger George Springer just in time for this crucial game. Springer, who had been sidelined with an oblique injury suffered in Game 3, will lead off, while Bo Bichette transitions from designated hitter to second base. This return adds depth to a lineup that has been performing exceptionally well, as evidenced by their recent victory in Game 5 where Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made history by hitting back-to-back home runs to start the game—an unprecedented feat in World Series history.
Here’s the Blue Jays' starting lineup for Game 6:
George Springer, DHNathan Lukes, LFVladimir Guerrero Jr., 1BBo Bichette, 2BDaulton Varsho, CFAlejandro Kirk, CAddison Barger, RFErnie Clement, CFAndrés Gimenez, SSAs the Blue Jays and Dodgers gear up for this critical Game 6, the stakes have never been higher. Will Toronto secure their long-awaited championship title, or will Los Angeles rally to extend the series to a thrilling Game 7? Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an unforgettable showdown at Rogers Centre.
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