Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

Party in the Club: Dodgers Win Game 6; World Series Game 7 on Deck; Clown Stroll

Nov 1, 2025
Jessica Mendoza, a former major-league broadcaster and analyst, joins Buster to discuss the thrilling Game 6 where the Dodgers secured a victory against the Blue Jays. They dive into George Springer's gritty performance despite injury, Mookie Betts’ critical two-run single, and the standout work of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Mendoza highlights Miguel Rojas as the unsung hero and expresses excitement for the upcoming Game 7. The duo also shares amusing moments from a quirky Clown Stroll through Halloween festivities in Toronto.
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INSIGHT

Yamamoto's Series Dominance

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been the series' best player and greatly increases the Dodgers' win probability when he starts.
  • His dominance shaped expectations entering Game 6 despite the tense finish.
ANECDOTE

Mookie Breaks Through

  • Mookie Betts was moved to cleanup to ease pressure and delivered a bases-loaded, two-run single in the third.
  • He showed visible relief and confidence after breaking his postseason slump.
ANECDOTE

Springer Playing Through Pain

  • George Springer started despite a painful ribcage injury and managed an RBI single and a double.
  • He visibly struggled but still contributed, showing his willingness to play through pain.
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