Guerrero Jr. sent a jolt through southern Ontario as his powerful swing in Game 4 put the Blue Jays back in the World Series fight, igniting a wave of pride from Barrie to Toronto.
Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays delivered the kind of performance that gets a whole community buzzing. Down one early against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, the Jays found their rally behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whose two-run rocket in the third inning off Shohei Ohtani changed the entire tone of the game. Instead of trailing, Toronto seized the lead and never looked back, ultimately triumphing 6-2 and tying the World Series at two games apiece.
Guerrero Jr.’s home run wasn’t just a stat line—it was a statement. It wiped out an early deficit and answered the pressure of a Hollywood stage with classic Canadian grit. For fans across Barrie and beyond, witnessing their team stand tall on baseball’s biggest night brought a surge of local pride. It’s not every day a star outshines Ohtani, but Guerrero did just that, setting the table for the Jays’ biggest inning later on.
Pitching made the difference as well. Shane Bieber took the mound and outdueled Ohtani, working over five innings and holding the Dodgers to a single run. The bullpen—Mason Fluharty, Chris Bassitt, and Louis Varland—locked down the rest, allowing just one more run. On offence, contributions came from all over the lineup. The seventh inning saw the Jays pile on four runs, thanks to timely hits from Andres Gimenez, Ty France, Bo Bichette, and Addison Barger. Guerrero Jr., even after being intentionally walked, found his way home on Barger’s single. The Jays outhit the Dodgers 11 to 6, showing depth from top to bottom.
In Barrie, the reaction was immediate and electric. Social media lit up as locals shared their excitement and hopes for a series win. The win guarantees at least one more home game at Rogers Centre, giving fans the chance to see their Jays chase history on Canadian soil. With rookie Trey Yesavage set to start Game 5, the momentum is squarely on Toronto’s side. For now, Blue Jays faithful can savour the victory—Guerrero Jr. and company have brought the World Series right back into Canada’s grasp.
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Blue Jays beat Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 to tie World Series 2-2
Guerrero outshines Ohtani, giving Blue Jays a 6-2 win to even World Series
