Dodgers suffer loss as Blue Jays defeat them in the 9th inning due to a home run by Ernie Clement.
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 10th, with the Dodgers attempting to sweep a team with a winning record for the first time this season. However, the Blue Jays had other plans, securing a thrilling 5-4 victory.
The game started on a high note for both teams, with Shohei Ohtani tying the game 1-1 for the Dodgers with a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning. Freddie Freeman followed suit, homering in the same inning to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead.
The Blue Jays responded in the second inning, as Bo Bichette walked and scored on a double by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., regaining the lead for Toronto. The inning saw a play involving Will Smith of the Dodgers, which resulted in a run being scored, making the score 3-2 in favour of the Blue Jays.
The Dodgers managed to extend their lead to 3-1 in the second inning, with both teams having the bases loaded and one out. Only the Dodgers managed to score, thanks to a walk by Freddie Freeman.
The game remained tight until the eighth inning, when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Addison Barger hit back-to-back solo home runs for the Blue Jays, tying the game 4-4.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Freddie Freeman drew a bases-loaded walk, tying the game once again for the Dodgers. However, the Blue Jays had the last word, with Ernie Clement hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning, securing a 5-4 victory for Toronto.
Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and four hits, striking out eight and walking four. He was replaced by a reliever in the sixth inning, after giving up the run to France. Alex Vesia, another Los Angeles reliever, gave up the game-winning home run to Clement in the ninth inning.
Eric Lauer, a Toronto left-hander, started the game for the Blue Jays but only pitched three innings, allowing three runs and six hits. Despite his record of 7-2 in 12 career starts against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2.63 ERA, Lauer struggled in this game.
The recent history of baseball games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays in early August 2025 featured several competitive matchups highlighted by notable home runs and some close finishes. The Dodgers demonstrated strong pitching performances and timely home runs, while the Blue Jays struggled to keep pace offensively. Some games were lop-sided, but others featured tightly contested innings before decisive hits gave the Dodgers the edge. This game was no exception, with a nail-biting finish that saw the Blue Jays emerge victorious.
In the exciting MLB matchup on August 10th between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, both teams showcased their prowess in sports, with multiple home runs scored throughout the game. Despite Freddie Freeman's valiant efforts, including a game-tying walk in the eighth inning, it was the Blue Jays who secured a thrilling 5-4 victory, securing their spot in the league with a nail-biting finish.
