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Dodgers Face Struggling Blue Jays in Key Series Opener

4/7/2026

Summary

Dodgers Face Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers (7-2) will play the Toronto Blue Jays (4-5) in a three-game series starting Monday, October 9, 2023, at Rogers Centre.
This series is a rematch of the 2025 World Series, which the Dodgers won.
The Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, while the Blue Jays have lost four consecutive games.
Justin Wrobleski will start for the Dodgers, and Max Scherzer will pitch for the Blue Jays, who are missing Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger due to injuries.
Betting odds favor the Dodgers at -143, with an over/under of 9 runs, and the game starts at 7:07 p.m. ET.

Summary

Blue Jays Swept Again

The Toronto Blue Jays were swept 3-0 by the Chicago White Sox in the final game of a four-game series.
They went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, leaving the offense scoreless.
Alejandro Kirk (Blue Jays catcher) fractured his thumb, hampering the lineup.
The Blue Jays travel to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer's strong debut adds pressure on Toronto.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 World Series featured the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the Dodgers' ninth championship title and their second consecutive win. This series was notable for its intensity, culminating in a historic Game 7, where the Dodgers triumphed after a dramatic eleventh inning. The Blue Jays, seeking their first title, faced their first World Series defeat since their victories in 1992 and 1993.

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Dodgers Face Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers (7-2) will play the Toronto Blue Jays (4-5) in a three-game series starting Monday, October 9, 2023, at Rogers Centre.
This series is a rematch of the 2025 World Series, which the Dodgers won.
The Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, while the Blue Jays have lost four consecutive games.
Justin Wrobleski will start for the Dodgers, and Max Scherzer will pitch for the Blue Jays, who are missing Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger due to injuries.
Betting odds favor the Dodgers at -143, with an over/under of 9 runs, and the game starts at 7:07 p.m. ET.

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