🔗 Share this article Blue Jays One Step Away of Glory After Rookie Phenom Tames Los Angeles in Game 5 Trey Yesavage delivered a performance for the ages and Schneider connected for a homer on the opening pitch as the Blue Jays topped the Los Angeles Dodgers six to one on Wednesday evening, moving within one victory of their first World Series championship since 1993. A Rookie's Record-Setting Night The young Yesavage, who debuted in the majors this past September, struck out 12 without issuing a walk – achieving a historic World Series first. The first-year pitcher gave up only a single run on three hits in seven innings. He began the year pitching before a few hundred fans in Class A ball, but has now been the winning pitcher in two of Toronto's three wins in this best-of-seven series. A Quick Start for Toronto Toronto’s hitters gave him breathing room almost immediately. On the game's opening offering, Schneider turned on a 97mph fastball and sent it over the left-field fence. Just moments later, Vladimir Guerrero Jr homered as well to nearly the same spot. It marked the first time in World Series history that back-to-back homers started a game, shocking the spectators before most had settled in. The Pitcher's Dominance Yesavage then assumed command. He retired five straight via strikeout between the second and third innings, setting a rookie record before Kiké Hernández finally broke the streak with a home run in the third inning to make it 2–1. That was the Dodgers' closest approach. Building the Advantage In the fourth, Daulton Varsho tripled down the right-field line after a defensive mistake, and Clement delivered a sacrifice fly to plate the run for a 3–1 lead. The Dodgers' bats remained quiet from there. After managing six runs in a lengthy extra-inning contest, they’ve managed only four across the past 29 innings. Late Inning Insurance The starting pitcher battled through six and two-thirds innings but couldn’t escape the seventh after the Blue Jays loaded the bases. Both runners he left behind came around to score – one on a wild pitch and another on an RBI single – to push the lead to four runs. A hit in the eighth provided the concluding score. Bullpen Secures the Win Yesavage received a standing ovation upon leaving from the traveling fans, and the relievers finished the job. The relief corps each pitched an inning without allowing a run to end the game, combining for three strikeouts while protecting the rookie's gem. Dodgers' Lineup Shuffle Falters The Dodgers, who adjusted their lineup in an attempt to generate runs, again couldn't find momentum. Their top hitter went without a hit in four trips and is now without a hit in his last seven appearances since a record-setting on-base performance in Game 3. Looking Ahead to Game 6 Now leading the series three games to two, Toronto return home with two chances to clinch. Game 6 is Friday night at Toronto's ballpark.