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Epic Home Run Derby: Blue Jays Crush Dodgers' Dreams in World Series Opener

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The World Series just got wild, and we’re here for it. In a jaw-dropping moment that’ll go down in baseball history, the Toronto Blue Jays made MLB magic by hitting the first back-to-back leadoff home runs ever in World Series play.

Baseball’s Most Unexpected Power Move

Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn’t just hit home runs - they absolutely demolished Blake Snell’s first pitches, sending shock waves through Dodger Stadium. Schneider, a backup outfielder stepping in for the injured George Springer, crushed Snell’s very first pitch into left field for his first-ever playoff homer. Then Guerrero Jr. followed up by blasting an 0-1 fastball 394 feet, marking his eighth postseason home run.

A Night of Unexpected Heroes

This wasn’t just any ordinary game moment. Snell, who had only allowed one homer in his previous 50 innings, suddenly found himself on the receiving end of baseball’s most electrifying start. The back-to-back homers were so rare that the last time something similar happened was in a 2002 playoff game between the Oakland Athletics and Minnesota.

Breaking Records and Breaking Hearts

The Blue Jays’ power play wasn’t just about the homers - it was a statement. After splitting the first two games in Toronto and losing an epic 18-inning battle, this was their chance to show they weren’t backing down. And boy, did they deliver a message loud and clear to the Dodgers.

AUTHOR: mp

SOURCE: AP News