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Rookie Pitcher Absolutely Obliterates Dodgers in Epic World Series Showdown

Baseball players stand on the field during a game.

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Baseball just witnessed a cinematic moment that would make Hollywood screenwriters weep with envy.

Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old rookie who went from pitching in front of 327 fans in the minor leagues to dominating Dodger Stadium, became an instant legend in Game 5 of the World Series.

From Sandlot to Stardom

In a jaw-dropping performance, Yesavage struck out 12 batters - shattering the rookie World Series record - and led the Toronto Blue Jays to a commanding 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His arsenal of a sinking splitter, spinning slider, and overpowering fastball left the Dodgers looking like bewildered little leaguers.

Home Run Heroics

The Blue Jays didn’t just rely on Yesavage’s pitching prowess. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. kicked off the game with back-to-back home runs, sending Blake Snell’s first three pitches into orbit and setting the tone for Toronto’s epic night.

One Win Away from Glory

With this win, the Blue Jays now lead the series 3-2 and are tantalizingly close to their first championship since 1993. The Dodgers, defending champions, are on the brink of elimination and desperately searching for answers. As Yesavage might say, sometimes dreams really do come true - especially when you can throw a baseball faster than most people can think.

AUTHOR: mei

SOURCE: AP News