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Thanks to early home runs and a stellar performance by rookie starter Trey Yesavage, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1, taking a 3-2 lead in the World Series. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued his impressive postseason, contributing to the victory and positioning Toronto for a chance to clinch the title in Game 6. Want More Context? 🔎

Trey Yesavage made history in Game 5 of the World Series by striking out 12 Los Angeles Dodgers batters, setting a rookie record for strikeouts in a World Series game and surpassing the previous mark held by Don Newcombe since 1949. This performance also marked Yesavage's second playoff start with double-digit strikeouts, as he established a new single-postseason rookie record with 34 total strikeouts. Want More Context? 🔎

The Minnesota Twins are set to hire Derek Shelton as their new manager, returning to the organization after serving as bench coach from 2018-19. Despite a challenging tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he faced multiple losing seasons, Shelton's familiarity with the Twins' front office likely contributed to his selection; an official announcement is expected next week. Want More Context? 🔎