Vladimir Guerrero Jr. goes deep, Shane Bieber shines, and the Blue Jays remind the Dodgers—and the world—they’re not done yet

LOS ANGELES — This one’s for the true believers. Just 24 hours after an exhausting, gut-wrenching, six-hour-and-39-minute marathon loss in Game 3, the Toronto Blue Jays roared back in World Series Game 4 with a commanding 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, evening the Fall Classic at two games apiece.

While many people on Tuesday were tired from watching the Game 3 marathon, the professionalism of both the Jays and Dodgers showed up for this slugfest series.

“We’re a team of uncommon men,” declared third baseman Ernie Clement postgame, channeling the grit and fire of a squad that refuses to fold. And fold they did not.

💥 GUERRERO STRIKES BACK: A STATEMENT HOMER OFF OHTANI

After falling behind early—again—the Jays punched back quickly. Nathan Lukes singled, and then it was Vladdy Time.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched a moonshot off Shohei Ohtani for his 7th homer of the postseason, setting a new franchise record and flipping the momentum in a heartbeat.

“That swing changed the whole feel of the game,” said skipper John Schneider. “Vladdy’s elite. That was an elite moment.”

🧠 BEIBER’S BOUNCE-BACK: PITCH-BY-PITCH POISE

Shane Bieber, the Trade Deadline acquisition and former Cy Young winner, delivered when it mattered most. Fresh off rehab from Tommy John surgery, he threw 5 1/3 gutsy innings, allowing just one run on four hits.

Mason Fluharty, the rookie lefty, came in cold in the sixth and nailed two critical outs to keep the Jays in control.

🔥 SEVENTH INNING SURGE: THE BREAKTHROUGH

Toronto’s offence exploded in the seventh, pounding out four runs and chasing Ohtani from the mound. It started with a Varsho single, followed by a Clement double, and finished with RBI knocks from Giménez, Bichette, and Barger.

That rally shattered Dodger confidence and ignited the traveling Jays faithful.

🧊 BASSITT & VARLAND: LOCKDOWN MODE

Chris Bassitt, usually a starter, played stopper in relief, shutting down L.A. in the 7th and 8th. Then Louis Varland sealed the deal in the ninth, quashing any thoughts of a Dodger comeback.

💬 POSTGAME SOUND

• Ernie Clement: “We found the energy. This team doesn’t quit.”

• Dave Roberts (Dodgers Manager): “We just didn’t have an answer.”

• Shohei Ohtani: “It was regrettable I couldn’t finish that inning.”

📍 BACK TO TORONTO: GAME 6 GUARANTEED

No matter what happens in Game 5 tonight (8 ET/5 PT on FOX), the Blue Jays will be bringing the World Series back to Rogers Centre on Friday. Game 5 now looms as a series-defining showdown.

The Jays have now come back to win in 50 games this season—49 in the regular season, and this one when it mattered most.

This team isn’t just chasing a title. They’re writing a legacy.