Blue Jays Even World Series: Guerrero Jr. Powers Toronto to Game 4 Win Over Dodgers

Guerrero Jr.’s Heroics Lift Blue Jays After Marathon Loss

For the Toronto Blue Jays, the mood in the clubhouse after Game 3 could not have been gloomier. The team had just endured a six-hour, 39-minute, 18-inning defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers—a loss that tied the record for the longest World Series game ever played. As the clock ticked into Tuesday, it felt as if the Dodgers had seized the series momentum for good.

But baseball is a game of resilience and short memories. And no one embodied that more than Vladimir Guerrero Jr. According to ABC7, Guerrero walked into the somber room and delivered a simple but powerful message: “It’s not over yet. They gotta win four.” His words, and more importantly, his actions, would define Game 4.

Guerrero’s Record-Breaking Blast Changes the Narrative

Just hours after their marathon defeat, the Blue Jays returned to Dodger Stadium and flipped the script. Down 1-0 in the third inning, with Nathan Lukes on first, Guerrero Jr. stepped up against Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani. On a misplaced breaking ball, Guerrero unleashed a 395-foot home run to left-center, not only giving Toronto the lead but breaking the franchise record for most postseason home runs, as noted by ESPN.

It was Guerrero’s seventh homer and 14th RBI of the postseason, cementing his place as Toronto’s new Mr. October. Manager John Schneider called it a “huge swing to get us going,” a shot that shifted momentum and injected new belief into a team that could have easily crumbled under pressure.

Pitching Duel: Bieber Outshines Ohtani

Game 4 was billed as a showdown between two elite arms: Ohtani, the Dodgers’ two-way superstar, and Shane Bieber, the Blue Jays’ late-season addition who returned from Tommy John surgery just in time for the playoffs. Ohtani, who had been nearly unhittable throughout October, was making his first World Series start—just over 17 hours after reaching base nine times in Game 3.

This time, it was Bieber who rose to the occasion. The 2020 AL Cy Young winner delivered 5 1/3 innings of four-hit, one-run ball, repeatedly escaping jams and striking out Ohtani twice. As Fox Sports highlighted, Bieber’s ability to keep the Dodgers’ powerful lineup off-balance was a turning point, especially as Ohtani faded in the later innings.

Ohtani, meanwhile, worked six-plus innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out six. After Guerrero’s home run, he settled in to retire 11 of the next 12 batters, but the Jays pounced again in the seventh, chasing him from the game and blowing it open with a four-run rally.

Seventh-Inning Surge: Toronto Takes Control

The Blue Jays’ offense came alive in the seventh. Daulton Varsho singled, Ernie Clement doubled off the wall, and Andrés Giménez—once criticized as a glove-only infielder—delivered a clutch RBI single. Ty France added a groundout RBI, and both Bo Bichette and Addison Barger tacked on run-scoring hits off Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen. Suddenly, a tight game had become a 6-1 Toronto lead.

The Dodgers, who managed only six hits all night (just one for extra bases), struggled to mount a response. Ohtani, who had set a World Series record by reaching base in 11 straight plate appearances, went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Game 4. He was on deck as the final out was made, emblematic of a Dodgers lineup that ran out of answers.

Series Tied: What’s Next?

With the win, the Blue Jays evened the 2025 World Series at 2-2 and guaranteed that the series would return to Toronto for Game 6. According to ESPN, the pivotal Game 5 would feature a rematch between Dodgers lefty Blake Snell and Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage. The last time these two faced off, Toronto tagged Snell for a six-run inning, but the Dodgers remain favorites at home.

Toronto’s resilience—bouncing back from a gutting loss with poise and precision—has set the stage for a best-of-three sprint to the championship. The defending champion Dodgers now face the daunting task of winning at least one game in Toronto, where the Blue Jays have been nearly unbeatable this postseason.

Postgame Reactions: Leadership and Belief

Guerrero’s postgame comments captured the spirit of the Blue Jays: “I believe in this team, man. This team is something special.” Bieber echoed that sentiment, praising the group’s steady resolve after their Game 3 heartbreak: “Nobody ever wavers. Nobody ever hesitates. It’s the same group of guys each and every day.”

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the Blue Jays’ grit: “This team is talented, they’re resilient… and they came back fighting. Bieber does what he does… and we really didn’t get a whole lot of good swings.”

Looking Ahead: The Stakes of Game 5

The narrative heading into Game 5 is clear: the winner will be just one victory away from a World Series title. Both teams have shown they can handle adversity, and both have stars capable of seizing the moment. The Blue Jays, riding the emotional high of their Game 4 win, will hand the ball to their rookie, Yesavage, while the Dodgers hope Snell can rebound and restore their edge.

With the series now a best-of-three, every decision, every at-bat, every pitch will be magnified. As ESPN notes, if Toronto can steal another win in Los Angeles, the pressure will shift entirely onto the Dodgers, forcing them to win two straight on the road. For fans, it’s exactly the kind of drama that makes October baseball unforgettable.

The Blue Jays’ Game 4 victory was a masterclass in resilience and leadership. By refusing to let an epic loss define their series, Toronto has not only tied the World Series but also set the tone for a thrilling finish. The next chapter, starting with Game 5, promises to test the mettle of both teams—and could ultimately determine who writes baseball’s next great story.