Los Angeles Dodgers Are Back-To-Back World Series Champions
In a winner-take-all Game 7 against the Blue Jays.
Summary
- The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series title, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in a Game 7 thriller
- Catcher Will Smith hit the go-ahead solo home run in the 11th inning to secure the 5-4 victory
- The championship cemented the Dodgers as the first back-to-back champions since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
The dynasty has officially been cemented. The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second consecutive title, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an instant-classic, winner-take-all Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. Dave Roberts’ squad made history, becoming the first franchise to win back-to-back Fall Classics since the New York Yankees achieved the feat nearly 25 years ago.
The series was a testament to the team’s perseverance, pushing through a 3-2 deficit to force the decisive Game 7 in Toronto. The final game was an absolute marathon, marked by record-setting performances and high-stakes drama. The heroics included Shohei Ohtani’s two home runs and record-tying night on base during the 18-inning Game 3 epic, which also saw Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run—his second World Series walk-off in two years.
In the final game, it was catcher Will Smith who delivered the definitive blow, smashing a solo home run in the 11th inning to break the 4-4 tie. The 5-4 victory capped a dominant season, showcasing the power of the Dodgers’ starting rotation and their resilient bullpen. The celebration is now set to hit Los Angeles, with the city preparing for another triumphant championship parade to honor the repeat champions.
