Two years ago, Shohei Ohtani was a free agent. We know he decided to sign with the Dodgers, but we also know he was looking at Toronto as the next step in his career.
He visited the club in Florida and was rumored to be on a flight to Toronto before signing the contract. In short, there was a lot of talk.
All this means is that while he may have visited Toronto in 2024 with the Dodgers, his current visit is different. In the middle of the World Series, the emotions are different because the stakes are so high.
It all started with the introduction of the players before the game. While Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez received applause from the crowd, Ohtani was loud booed.
Blue Jays fans greeted Shohei Ohtani with nothing but boos.
Ohtani responded with a simple smile.
He’s about to have an incredible World Series 🔥
pic.twitter.com/GIwJw6hCjh— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 25, 2025
Then during the match which the Blue Jays won easily, 11–4. Thanks to a big, nine-run inning, Ohtani continued to be booed. Most notably, he was booed when he hit his two-run home run in the seventh, which ultimately didn't matter much.
Then, late in the game, Rogers Center fans took it a step further: They yelled at Ohtani, “We don't need you,” as he walked up to bat.
Blue Jays faithful with the "We don't need you" chant to Shohei Ohtani pic.twitter.com/VaIyBnV92b
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 25, 2025
There's clearly been a lot of talk on social media since last night.
So far, displaying some arrogance (whether it was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after the series against the Yankees, or the way he celebrated after the series against the Mariners in the locker room, or this) has served the Blue Jays and their fans well.
Will this continue? Let's see.
However, it's worth noting that this isn't the only thing people are talking about about last night's game. There are a number of factors that allowed the Blue Jays to take the lead in the World Series.
1. Blake Snell is off to the worst start of his playoff career, allowing eight hits and five runs in the game. playoffs game. It didn't help his team's cause.
Will he have a chance to bounce back?
2. As for Trey Yesavage, he didn't have the best arsenal last night: he lacked control. Removing him after four innings was the right decision in the circumstances to avoid damage.
But hats off to him for his first inning and for finding a way to limit the damage. He kept his team in the game without giving the Dodgers a big inning.
“It was an insane experience that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” 🥹
Trey Yesavage reflects on his first career #WorldSeries start 👏 pic.twitter.com/BvcpucdRGA
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 25, 2025
3. It is obvious that both teams do not have the best players at the sniper position. But yesterday, the Blue Jays bullpen got about 15 outs while giving up only two runs (a Shohei Ohtani home run) while the game was out of Los Angeles' reach.
The Dodgers bullpen gave up six runs in four innings. Snell also scored three earned runs while the pitcher was on the field.
4. Addison Barger slept on Davis Schneider's sofa bed last night at a hotel overlooking the Rogers Center. He needed a place at the last second because his parents were in town.
But that didn't stop him from hitting the first grand slam by an alternate hitter in World Series history. And that didn't stop him from turning down Big Papi when he wanted to give him a Red Sox jersey after the game.
Addison Barger on rejecting the shirt from David Ortiz:
"It's Red Sox on it! I'm not wearing that, are you kidding me?? … It's awesome but no." https://t.co/c8JQfWqXmN
— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) October 25, 2025
5. In World Series history, an inning of at least nine runs has occurred only three times. The 1929 Philadelphia A's and 1968 Tigers each scored 10 runs.
History was made for the Blue Jays, who scored nine more runs than the Brewers in the entire National Championship Series yesterday.
Every pitch from the Blue Jays’ historic nine-run sixth inning in Game 1 of the World Series pic.twitter.com/WC2oKeSoOJ
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) October 25, 2025
6. We knew the Blue Jays' ability to put the ball in play was working in their favor. During the entire game they were sent off due to strikes only four times – all four times as a starting pitcher.
On the other hand, the Dodgers had 13 strikeouts in yesterday's game.
7. Just a week ago, when Anthony Santander lost his bout, Bo Bichette was ineligible to make the Blue Jays' roster. So I didn't think he could play defense in the World Series.
He has proven that he is getting better. Good for him and his club.
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