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Dodgers Force Game 7 After Tense Victory Over Blue Jays in World Series Game 6

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in a nail-biting Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night, forcing a decisive Game 7. The game, played on Halloween night, ended in controversy when a hit-by-pitch on Alejandro Kirk, followed by a fly ball by Addison Barger ruled a dead ball, paved the way for a game-ending double play by the Dodgers.

The tense finish sparked immediate reactions from US media. MLB on Fox analyst Alex Rodriguez criticized the controversial call, while Hall of Famer Derek Jeter praised Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, calling him “the key to shutting down the Blue Jays’ offense.” Yamamoto pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run on one hit while striking out six.

Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times highlighted a crucial defensive play by Rojas, suggesting it “may have saved the Dodgers’ season.” Baxter also noted Rojas will become a free agent after the season. Mookie Betts broke out of a slump for the Dodgers, driving in two runs with a key hit in the third inning.

Attention now turns to the pivotal Game 7, with speculation swirling about who will start for the Dodgers. Former MLB player Chris Young suggested Shohei Ohtani could take the mound. “It would be a perfect chapter in Ohtani’s story. He already has a World Series ring, but he wants to win Game 7 himself,” Young said. Ohtani last pitched against the Blue Jays in Game 4, allowing four runs in six innings in a 6-2 Dodgers loss. The winner of Game 7 will be crowned World Series champion.

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