The Los Angeles Dodgers are returning to Canada after failing to clinch the World Series in California. They hope the lineup they are bringing for Game 6 will be more than enough to tie the series and force a winner-take-all game for a chance to bring another ring back home.
Leading off the order is, predictably, Shohei Ohtani, who is currently hitting .316 against the Blue Jays in the World Series. He has recorded six hits in 19 at-bats, three home runs, five RBIs, and has been walked seven times, a clear indication that Toronto is pitching around him.
Batting second for the Dodgers is Will Smith, who is hitting .238 against Toronto. He has struck out six times but has produced four RBIs and one home run in 21 at-bats. This is a strong showing for him compared to last season’s World Series, where he was hitting only .111 against the Yankees.
Dodgers’ confirmed batting order vs Blue Jays
Full of experienced players, the lineup relies on Ohtani and Smith, but Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts will be crucial in generating the early runs the team desperately needs to land a heavy blow against the Blue Jays in Canada. If they wait too long, things could become complicated, especially with Kevin Gausman being highly effective on the mound.
| Player | Position |
| Shohei Ohtani | DH |
| Will Smith | C |
| Freddie Freeman | 1B |
| Mookie Betts | SS |
| Teoscar Hernandez | RF |
| Max Muncy | 3B |
| Kiké Hernandez | LF |
| Tommy Edman | CF |
| Miguel Rojas | 2B |
Beyond their powerful lineup, the Dodgers are counting on Yoshinobu Yamamoto to deliver another excellent performance on the road. It is vital that he repeats his success to stifle the Blue Jays, who won two games at Dodger Stadium, delivering a hard-hitting blow and preventing the Dodgers from clinching at home.
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