Dodgers Secure Game 6 with Historic 7-4 Double Play, Forcing World Series Decider

Toronto – The Los Angeles Dodgers forced a decisive Game 7 in the World Series on November 1, 2025, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1, thanks in part to a rare and game-ending 7-4 double play executed by Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas. The dramatic defensive maneuver in the ninth inning sealed the victory, keeping the Dodgers' championship hopes alive.

The pivotal play unfolded after the Blue Jays threatened in the bottom of the ninth. Following a ground-rule double by Addison Barger that became wedged at the bottom of the wall, setting up runners on second and third with no outs, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts brought in Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow quickly induced a pop-up and then a line drive to left field.

Kiké Hernández, playing a shallow left-field, made a crucial catch on the run. He then fired a one-hop throw to second baseman Miguel Rojas, who made a tough pick to double off Barger, ending the game. Hernández commented on the play, stating, "I had no idea where the ball was because it was in the lights the whole time. But given the situation in the game, the World Series on the line... I was like, it's going to hit me in the face — but I'm not stopping."

The play was immediately recognized for its rarity, being the "first 7-4 game-ending double play in postseason history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau." A fan's reaction on social media encapsulated the sentiment, exclaiming, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE BALL GOT WEDGED AND THEN KIKÉ AND ROJAS MADE THAT INSANE DOUBLE PLAY??!!"

This extraordinary defensive effort highlighted the veteran instincts of Hernández and Rojas, both key infielders for the Dodgers. Their combined quick thinking and execution not only preserved the Dodgers' lead but also provided a memorable moment in a high-stakes World Series contest. The Dodgers will now face the Blue Jays in Game 7, aiming for their third title in six seasons.