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Dodgers–Blue Jays Game 7 Tonight: Ohtani Starts on Short Rest vs. Scherzer After Wild Game 6

MLB’s two‑way rule keeps Ohtani’s bat in the lineup only if he starts, prompting bullpen-heavy plans on both sides.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 31: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game six of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 31, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 31: Justin Dean #75 of the Los Angeles Dodgers fields a ground-rule double hit by Addison Barger #47 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning in game six of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 31, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Los Angeles forced the decider with a 3-1 win in Game 6 that ended on Enrique Hernandez’s catch and Miguel Rojas’ tag to double off Addison Barger, shortly after a lodged-ball ground‑rule double was confirmed on replay.
  • Shohei Ohtani is set to start on three days’ rest after throwing 93 pitches in Game 4, positioning the Dodgers for a brief outing from him and extensive bullpen coverage.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said every pitcher except Yoshinobu Yamamoto is available, and Tyler Glasnow remains in the mix after earning his first career save on three pitches in Game 6.
  • Toronto will start Max Scherzer and can deploy rookie Trey Yesavage along with key relievers for targeted matchups after largely light workloads Friday.
  • First pitch is 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre, with the Dodgers seeking back-to-back titles and the Blue Jays aiming for their first championship since 1993.