It's only fitting that Gausman will take the mound with a World Series championship in sight. With the Blue Jays up 3-2 in the series, Gausman takes the ball at home Friday in front of what will almost certainly be a deafening Toronto crowd. With a win, Gausman can etch himself into Blue Jays lore as one of the greatest signings the team ever made.

Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer got hurt on a seventh-inning swing and had to leave the game, only to have his spot in the order come up six more times. Dodgers’ catcher Will Smith and third baseman Max Muncy nearly hit walk-off home runs in the 14th, and Hernández nearly hit one in the 16th.