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Dodgers and Blue Jays Locked in Thrilling 13-Inning Standoff

10/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are tied 5-5 after 12 innings in Game 4 of the World Series.
Clayton Kershaw, in his final season, entered the game with a bases-loaded situation to force a crucial out.
The game continues into the 13th inning.
The outcome remains uncertain as the teams battle for a pivotal win in the series.

History

Historical Context

The 1988 World Series saw the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Oakland Athletics, clinching their sixth championship title. Notably, Kirk Gibson's dramatic walk-off home run in Game 1 became an iconic moment in baseball history. The Dodgers' victory ended a decade of diverse champions, as they were the only team to win multiple titles in the 1980s, with their previous win in 1981.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are tied 5-5 after 12 innings in Game 4 of the World Series.
Clayton Kershaw, in his final season, entered the game with a bases-loaded situation to force a crucial out.
The game continues into the 13th inning.
The outcome remains uncertain as the teams battle for a pivotal win in the series.

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