The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the World Series after defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series and securing a thrilling victory over the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series. In the upcoming series, the Blue Jays will face the Los Angeles Dodgers, known as the Final Boss.
While the Blue Jays have captured the nation’s attention with their remarkable performance this season, the Dodgers are a formidable baseball powerhouse. Despite the Dodgers’ significant payroll advantage, with them spending $95 million more than the Blue Jays, Toronto managed to win one more regular season game.
In terms of home runs, the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani stands out with an impressive 55 home runs, surpassing the combined total of George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Blue Jays. However, Toronto excelled in batting average and on-base percentage during the regular season.
When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers have had a stronger lineup during the post-season, with three of their top pitchers maintaining an ERA under two. Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays is the only one with a lower ERA than Ohtani.
Although the Blue Jays have had limited success against the Dodgers in past matchups, winning only one game in recent encounters, the Dodgers possess a deep playoff history and a wealth of experience in post-season play. They have consistently made it to the playoffs since 2013, winning the World Series twice.
As the Blue Jays prepare to face the Dodgers in the upcoming World Series, Canadian sports fans are hopeful that the team can overcome the odds and secure a championship victory. The journey begins with Game 1 at Rogers Centre on Friday at 8 p.m.