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Game 5 Winner Holds 67% Chance at World Series

10/30/2025

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Magic Johnson, minority owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, said the winner of Game 5 at Dodger Stadium would take control of the World Series, which is tied 2-2.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman humorously responded to Johnson's remark by referencing a Zoolander scene.
Historically, the Game 5 winner in a tied World Series has a 67.4% championship probability.
Games 6 and 7 would be in Toronto if needed.

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Story summary

Magic Johnson, minority owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, said the winner of Game 5 at Dodger Stadium would take control of the World Series, which is tied 2-2.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman humorously responded to Johnson's remark by referencing a Zoolander scene.
Historically, the Game 5 winner in a tied World Series has a 67.4% championship probability.
Games 6 and 7 would be in Toronto if needed.