Dodgers Take Commanding Lead After Game 4 Victory Over Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their all-important Game 4 of the 2025 World Series, holding off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 at Dodger Stadium. Following an 18-inning marathon in Game 3, both teams entered Tuesday night's game with depleted bullpens and a lot at stake.

Shohei Ohtani once more showed his two-way prowess, pitching six quality innings and holding his postseason ERA at 2.25. His brilliance on the mound equaled his record-setting offensive performance in Game 3, when he reached base nine times and hit two home runs.

Toronto starter Shane Bieber struggled to contain the Dodgers' potent lineup, lasting only 3.2 innings and yielding numerous scoring opportunities. Blue Jays, still reeling from their extended bullpen usage, needed Bieber to chew up innings in a big way, but the Dodgers struck early.

Freddie Freeman continued his clutch playoff run, scoring key runs and adding to his walk-off homer in Game 3. Will Smith was part of the offensive barrage as well, batting cleanup and tacking on another RBI to his postseason resume.

The offense for Toronto was strong at times, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette pacing the lineup. Alejandro Kirk went deep and had three RBIs, but the club couldn't turn hits into runs. George Springer's status remains uncertain after exiting Game 3 with right-side discomfort, which would impact Toronto's lineup flexibility.

With the Dodgers now leading the series 3-1, momentum is firmly in their favor. Game 5 looms as a must-win for the Blue Jays, who must overcome bullpen fatigue and find a way to neutralize Ohtani’s impact.