Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) Blue Jays Even World Series in LA!
Oct 29, 2025
In an exciting recap of Game 4, the hosts dissect key moments, including Vladdy's homer and the Blue Jays' remarkable seventh-inning rally. They discuss the fatigue factors affecting the Dodgers, particularly for Otani, and analyze crucial bullpen decisions. The impact of an overturned call and the talents of the Toronto lineup in the absence of Springer are also examined. Looking ahead, they preview pitching matchups and managerial strategies for Game 5, emphasizing the stakes as the series stands tied at 2-2.
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Vladdy's Homer Shifted Momentum
- Vladdy's third-inning homer off Shohei flipped momentum and altered the game's tone.
- Jake Stromboli highlights that timely homers have repeatedly swung leads for Toronto this postseason.
Seventh Inning: Small Plays, Big Result
- Toronto manufactured a big seventh inning through quality at-bats and situational hitting rather than a single big blast.
- Trevor Plouffe credits consistent small-ball and plate discipline for piling on runs against LA relievers.
Bullpen Exposure Decides Games
- The Dodgers bullpen remains a central vulnerability and determining factor in the series outcome.
- Plouffe and Stromboli note exposing LA's relievers was decisive in Game 4 and shapes roster choices going forward.