Dalton Rushing Hits Two Homers as Dodgers Rout Blue Jays 14-2

Dodgers go deep five times in rematch of 2025 World Series

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:26am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the powerful, explosive motion of a baseball player hitting a home run, with the player's form dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of paint against a fading background of a baseball diamond.The Dodgers' offensive explosion, led by Dalton Rushing's two-homer game, showcases the team's explosive power and energy as they rout the Blue Jays in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.Los Angeles Today

Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multihomer game, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 on Monday. Teoscar Hernández and Freddie Freeman both hit two-run home runs, and Shohei Ohtani added a solo blast as the Dodgers piled up 17 hits against the slumping Blue Jays.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' offensive outburst comes after they scored 31 runs in a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, showcasing their potent lineup. The game was a rematch of the 2025 World Series, won by the Dodgers.

The details

Rushing went 4-for-4 with two home runs and a hit-by-pitch, while Hernández drove in four runs and Freeman had three RBIs. The Blue Jays' starting pitcher, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, left the game after two innings, allowing two runs on two hits.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Dalton Rushing

A Los Angeles Dodgers player who hit two solo home runs in the game, his first career multihomer game.

Teoscar Hernández

A Toronto Blue Jays player who hit a two-run home run and went 2-for-5 with a walk and four RBIs.

Freddie Freeman

A Los Angeles Dodgers player who hit a two-run home run and went 2-for-4 with a walk and three RBIs.

Shohei Ohtani

A Los Angeles Dodgers player who hit a solo home run, his third in four games.

Max Scherzer

A Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher and three-time Cy Young Award winner who left the game after two innings, allowing two runs on two hits.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Dodgers' offensive outburst, led by Dalton Rushing's two-homer game, showcases the team's potent lineup and ability to score runs in bunches, even against a top pitcher like Max Scherzer. The game was a rematch of the 2025 World Series, won by the Dodgers, and highlights the continued rivalry between the two teams.