Dodgers' Mookie Betts Admits Doubts During World Series Game 7

Star outfielder says he and teammates feared losing to Blue Jays despite Dodgers' dominance.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:57pm

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In a candid interview, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts admitted that he and his teammates were worried they might lose Game 7 of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, despite the Dodgers being the better team. Betts and teammate Miguel Rojas both acknowledged having doubts in the late innings as the Blue Jays held a lead, before the Dodgers rallied to win the championship.

Why it matters

The Dodgers are one of baseball's most successful franchises, and their ability to overcome adversity and win tight playoff games is a big part of their dominance. Betts' admission that even the Dodgers' star-studded roster had doubts shows the immense pressure of the World Series stage and the fine line between triumph and defeat at the highest level of the sport.

The details

The Blue Jays held a 3-0 lead heading into the 9th inning of Game 7, putting the heavily-favored Dodgers on the brink of an upset loss. Betts said he and his teammates couldn't help but wonder if they were going to blow their chance at the title, despite the Dodgers' regular-season success. Teammate Miguel Rojas also acknowledged the team's concerns in that tense situation, with the Blue Jays' bullpen keeping the Dodgers' offense in check. However, the Dodgers ultimately rallied, with a game-tying home run from the unlikely hero Rojas, before going on to win the championship.

  • The 2025 World Series took place in late October and early November of that year.
  • Game 7, where the Dodgers overcame a 3-0 deficit to win the title, was played on November 5, 2025.

The players

Mookie Betts

All-Star outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who admitted the team had doubts about winning Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.

Miguel Rojas

Dodgers infielder who hit the game-tying home run in the 9th inning of Game 7 to help the team rally and win the World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Dodgers' opponent in the 2025 World Series, who held a 3-0 lead heading into the 9th inning of Game 7 before the Dodgers came back to win the championship.

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What they’re saying

“I think everybody in the world thought that [we were gonna lose], so I'd be lying if I didn't. I mean, obviously, you don't wanna have those bad thoughts. But I mean, who doesn't have that thought in that situation?”

— Mookie Betts, Dodgers Outfielder

“I can't really lie, saying that I wasn't worried. Being down 3–0 in a World Series game, where you know it's all hands on deck from their bullpen … you're kind of wondering, like, 'Hey, is this gonna be it?'”

— Miguel Rojas, Dodgers Infielder

What’s next

The Dodgers will look to defend their World Series title in the 2026 season, with Mookie Betts and the rest of the core roster aiming to win back-to-back championships.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' ability to overcome adversity and win tight playoff games is a big part of their dominance, but even the best teams can have doubts in the high-pressure environment of the World Series. This story shows the mental toughness required to win at the highest level of baseball.