The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, thanks in part to a two-run home run by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. off Dodgers’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani.
After the game, Guerrero spoke to the media about what it meant to hit that home run against Ohtani. “And I know basically myself and him (Ohtani), we are the talk of the series, but when we are between those two lines, we’re competing,” Guerrero said.
The home run came in the top of the third inning when the Dodgers were leading 1-0. After Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounded out to start the inning, Nathan Lukes singled to right-center field, setting up the showdown with Ohtani. Guerrero then connected on a 2-1 sweeping slider, sending the ball deep to left field for a two-run homer that gave the Jays the lead.
With this home run, Guerrero set a series record, as the Blue Jays have now recorded four go-ahead home runs while trailing in the MLB Playoffs. The blast not only put Toronto ahead but also gave the team a significant momentum boost.
“It felt good that I could hit that homer against him,” Guerrero added.
Guerrero has been exceptional throughout the entire postseason. He batted .529 in the ALDS and then hit .385 in the ALCS. So far in the World Series, Guerrero is batting .368, continuing his strong performance.
The home run sparked the Jays’ offense, which had struggled the night before. They proceeded to add four more runs in the seventh inning, providing insurance to nearly eliminate any chance of the game going to extra innings after the exhausting 18-inning marathon in Game 3.
With this win, Guerrero and the Blue Jays now turn their attention to Game 5, aiming to extend their series lead before it shifts back to Toronto. While the Dodgers remain the overwhelming favorites, Guerrero will be a key player as the Jays look to defy the odds and keep their championship hopes alive.
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