World Series, Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers
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With the Dodgers staring down elimination, it is all hands on deck for Game 6. That includes Shohei Ohtani being available in relief, although his two-way player status complicates his usage somewhat.
The Dodgers forced a Game 7 with a drama-filled 3–1 victory in Game 6 on Friday night. Shortly afterwards, it was reported that Los Angeles was going to start two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on the mound for the winner-take-all Game 7 at Rogers Centre.
Toronto enters this contest 19-8 as the home underdog, 62-41 after a win and with a 96-69 record with equal rest to their opponent. The Blue Jays have the backing of the home crowd in this one and have a 59-30 record at Rogers Centre. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the team's top slugger.
A team source confirmed Ohtani will start Game 7 for the Dodgers against the Blue Jays' 41-year-old future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer.
Millions of Japanese celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series victory, which was aided by pitcher Shohei Ohtani and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto.