Toronto Blue Jays rout LA Dodgers in Game 1 of World Series
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CT's Emmet Sheehan falters in Dodgers' disastrous sixth inning as Toronto wins World Series opener
Emmet Sheehan's World Series debut didn't go as planned Friday evening, allowing three earned runs in one-third of an inning.
The Blue Jays outfielder tied Game 1 with a 109-mph missile over the center-field fence, much higher and farther than its intended target.
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Toronto's Bichette sparks 9-run, go-ahead rally in World Series debut as he returns from knee injury
Toronto's Bo Bichette singled, walked to spark a nine-run, go-ahead rally and played second base for the first time in six years as he returned in Friday night's World Series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers from a knee injury that had sidelined him since early September.
It's no secret at this point that the Blue Jays very nearly landed Shohei Ohtani in his blockbuster free agency sweepstakes nearly two years ago. It's been much discussed leading up to this World Series between Toronto and Los Angeles,
Bichette, a two-time All-Star and AL hits leader, was set to bat cleanup in Friday night’s opener. He hadn’t played since he sprained his left knee in a Sept. 6 collision with New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
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Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia not with team in Toronto on eve of World Series because of family matter
Vesia went 4-2 with a 3.02 ERA in 68 regular-season games. He is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in seven postseason appearances.
Following the final out, the Blue Jays' families poured onto the field to celebrate. Pitcher Kevin Gausman scooped up his two daughters before hugging his wife, Taylor Gausman. Meanwhile, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was seen joyfully embracing his wife, Nathalie, and their daughter.
Toronto police are investigating after a stabbing took place in Scarborough Friday night. Officers were called to the scene at Old Finch Avenue and Morningside Avenue around 10:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police located the victim who had been stabbed, according to a social media post from the Toronto Police Service.