Trey Yesavage’s historic World Series start has Blue Jays one win away from title + Game 6 in Toronto preview

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Trey Yesavage strikes out 12 Dodgers in Game 5, becoming the first rookie to do so in World Series history.

This episode recaps Games 4 and 5 of the World Series and previews Game 6, hosted by baseball analysts Jordan Schusterman and Jake Mintz. They focus on the Toronto Blue Jays taking a 3-2 series lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage delivered a historic Game 5 performance, throwing seven innings with one run, three hits, no walks, and 12 strikeouts. The Blue Jays won Game 5 after Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back homers on Blake Snell's first two pitches. In Game 4, Shane Bieber's pitching and a Guerrero home run off Shohei Ohtani secured a 6-2 Toronto victory following an 18-inning marathon Game 3. Yesavage became the first rookie to strike out 12 in a World Series game and the first pitcher ever to do so without issuing a walk. Every Dodgers batter struck out at least once against him, and his composure was highlighted after a Kiké Hernández home run. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Game 4 homer shifted the series momentum, adding to his legacy-defining postseason. The Dodgers' lineup changes, like batting Mookie Betts third, failed to spark an offense hitting just .201 in the series. Blake Snell abandoned his fastball after the early homers, recording his lowest career fastball usage. Shohei Ohtani pitched effectively in Game 4 despite the team's fatigue from the previous marathon game. The tone is energetic, analytical, and conversational, blending play-by-play recap with statistical insights and historical context. Hosts express clear enthusiasm for standout performances and pivotal moments. Baseball fans who enjoy deep dives into postseason strategy and breakout star narratives will love this episode. Listeners seeking broader league news or non-playoff topics might want to skip.

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A World Series recap that stays focused on pitching calls, lineup changes, and what still hangs over Game 6.

This Baseball Bar-B-Cast episode covers Games 4 and 5 of the World Series and looks ahead to Game 6. Jordan Schusterman and Jake Mintz spend most of the time on Enriquez, the strike-zone trouble that changed the inning, and the base-running choices from Vlad, Bo Bichette, and…

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