Dodgers Crush 5 Homers in World Series Rematch with Blue Jays

Former Blue Jay Teoscar Hernandez hits a two-run homer and drives in four runs for the Dodgers.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:05am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, with the players and field broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant blue, white, and red colors.The Dodgers' explosive offensive performance against the Blue Jays showcases the team's power and versatility as they continue their World Series rematch.St. Petersburg Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 in a rematch of the 2025 World Series, hitting five home runs in the process. Dalton Rushing had two homers, Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run shot, and Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani also went deep for the Dodgers. Justin Wrobleski earned the win, allowing one run in five innings.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' offensive outburst against the Blue Jays, a fellow World Series contender, demonstrates their continued power and ability to win high-profile matchups early in the season.

The details

Dalton Rushing led the Dodgers' offensive onslaught, going 4-for-5 with two home runs. Teoscar Hernandez, a former Blue Jay, added a two-run homer and four RBIs against his former team. Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani also hit two-run and solo homers, respectively, as the Dodgers pounded Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer, who left the game with forearm tendinitis after two innings.

  • The Dodgers and Blue Jays faced off in the 2025 World Series.
  • The Dodgers have now won four straight games.

The players

Dalton Rushing

A Dodgers player who had two home runs and four hits in the game.

Teoscar Hernandez

A former Blue Jays player who hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs for the Dodgers.

Freddie Freeman

A Dodgers player who hit a two-run homer in the game.

Shohei Ohtani

A Dodgers player who hit a solo home run in the game.

Justin Wrobleski

The Dodgers pitcher who earned the win, allowing one run in five innings.

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What they’re saying

“The Dodgers' offense was just too much for us tonight. They came out swinging and we couldn't keep up.”

— John Schneider, Blue Jays Manager

What’s next

The Dodgers and Blue Jays will face off again on Wednesday as they continue their series.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' dominant performance against a fellow World Series contender in the Blue Jays shows they remain one of the top teams in baseball and will be a force to be reckoned with this season.