Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast)

Blue Jays DOMINATE World Series Game 1!

Oct 25, 2025
The Blue Jays stunned with an impressive 11-4 victory in Game 1 of the World Series! The hosts analyze rookie performance under pressure and pivotal early game decisions. They discuss how Toronto's offense dominated, highlighted by Varsho's two-run homer and strategic baserunning. The Dodgers faced bullpen struggles and missed opportunities, raising questions about their adjustments moving forward. Insights into the intense stadium atmosphere and memorable national anthem performance add to the excitement surrounding this series.
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INSIGHT

Blue Jays' Relentless Offensive Approach

  • The Blue Jays' offense overwhelms pitchers with persistent, professional at-bats rather than one-dimensional power swings.
  • That approach created a nine-run sixth inning and sustained postseason success for Toronto.
INSIGHT

Extended At-Bats Broke Snell

  • Long, fouled-off at-bats wore down Blake Snell and shifted his execution and pitch selection.
  • Alejandro Kirk and others extended counts, forcing mistakes that Toronto capitalized on.
ANECDOTE

From High-A To World Series Start

  • Trever notes the rookie Trevor (Savage) started the year in High-A and began the postseason in front of 384 people.
  • Now he's starting Game One of the World Series, illustrating baseball's unpredictability.
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