Miguel Rojas Becomes the Unlikely Hero as Dodgers Win World Series Game 7 Thriller

 Miguel Rojas Becomes the Unlikely Hero as Dodgers Win World Series Game 7 Thriller

TORONTO — The Los Angeles Dodgers, a team stacked with MVPs, All-Stars, and future Hall of Famers, found their World Series savior in the most unexpected place — 36-year-old veteran Miguel Rojas.

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In a stunning 5–4, 11-inning victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series title, becoming the first team to repeat as champions since the New York Yankees’ 1998–2000 dynasty.

Rojas Delivers a Ninth-Inning Miracle

Rojas, who had only two home runs since the All-Star break and didn’t appear in the Series until Game 6, stepped up in the ninth inning with his team down a run. Facing Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, Rojas battled to a full count before launching a slider over the left-field wall — tying the game and shocking the sold-out Rogers Centre crowd.

It was one of the most improbable moments in recent baseball history, instantly etching Rojas’ name into Dodgers legend.

Smith Seals It — Yamamoto Dominates

The drama didn’t end there. In the 11th inning, Will Smith crushed a two-out home run off Shane Bieber, sealing the championship for Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto capped an incredible postseason performance, earning World Series MVP honors. After throwing 96 pitches in Game 6, Yamamoto returned in relief for Game 7, shutting down Toronto with 2⅔ scoreless innings. He finished the postseason with a 5–1 record, leading the Dodgers to back-to-back titles.

“He just turned into the guy for us,” said Rojas. “Everyone saw what he could do in Japan, but this year, he took it to another level.”

Defensive Brilliance Under Pressure

Rojas’ heroics didn’t stop at the plate. In the bottom of the ninth, with the Blue Jays threatening and the bases loaded, he made a spectacular play on a Daulton Varsho grounder, firing a strike to home to cut down Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

That clutch defensive moment kept the Dodgers alive — and ultimately paved the way for Smith’s game-winning blast.

Heartbreak for Toronto

For Toronto, it was a devastating finish to an incredible season. The crowd erupted early when Bo Bichette hit a dramatic three-run homer in the third inning off Shohei Ohtani, who lasted just 2⅓ innings.

Playing through a serious knee injury, Bichette returned for the World Series despite the risk to his upcoming free agency — a move that underscored his dedication to the Blue Jays.

“It’s the World Series — nothing else matters,” Bichette said. “I’m proud of how far we came. We’ve built something special here.”

A New Standard for the Blue Jays

Though the loss will sting, Toronto’s season marked a major step forward for the franchise.

> “We’ve raised the standard of this organization,” said manager John Schneider. “This team showed what it means to compete, to fight, and to believe. That’s something every Blue Jay should be proud of.”

Dodgers Cement a Modern Dynasty

With the victory, the Dodgers became the first National League team since the 1975–76 Cincinnati Reds to win consecutive championships.

The combination of Yamamoto’s dominance, Rojas’ leadership, and Smith’s clutch hitting solidified their place among baseball’s elite — and ensured their 2025 World Series triumph will be remembered for decades.