Dodgers Rout Blue Jays 14-2 in World Series Rematch

Rookie Dalton Rushing hits two homers in blowout victory

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:53am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the powerful swing and motion of a baseball player hitting a home run, with the batter's form and the ball's trajectory dissolving into vibrant brushstrokes.Rookie Dalton Rushing's two-homer outburst fuels the Dodgers' offensive explosion against the Blue Jays.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 in a rematch of the 2025 World Series. Rookie Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multi-homer game, and the Dodgers hit a total of five home runs in the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

This game is a rematch of last year's World Series, where the Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays. The Dodgers are looking to build on their championship season, while the Blue Jays are hoping to bounce back from their World Series defeat.

The details

Dalton Rushing, a rookie for the Dodgers, hit two solo home runs in the game. In total, the Dodgers hit five home runs, including blasts from Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith. The Blue Jays' offense was held in check, with only Teoscar Hernández and Cavan Biggio recording hits for Toronto.

  • The game was played on April 7, 2026.

The players

Dalton Rushing

A rookie for the Los Angeles Dodgers who hit two solo home runs in the game.

Mookie Betts

An outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who hit a home run in the game.

Freddie Freeman

A first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers who hit a home run in the game.

Will Smith

A catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who hit a home run in the game.

Teoscar Hernández

An outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays who recorded a hit in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We came out swinging and put together a complete team effort. Dalton Rushing really set the tone for us early on.”

— Dave Roberts, Manager, Los Angeles Dodgers

What’s next

The Dodgers and Blue Jays will play the second game of their series on April 8, 2026.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' dominant performance over the Blue Jays in this World Series rematch shows they are still the team to beat in the National League, while the Blue Jays have work to do to get back to the Fall Classic.