On April 8, 2026, at Rogers Centre, Toronto defeated Los Angeles 4-3 in the series finale. This Toronto Blue Jays vs Dodgers match player stats report covers the latest completed meeting. Toronto entered 4-7 after six consecutive losses. Los Angeles entered 9-2 and had won the series’ first two games. Mookie Betts and Addison Barger were among the notable injured-list absences. Toronto’s late contact, baserunning, walks, and one Dodgers throwing error decided the game.
Match Overview
Toronto avoided a three-game sweep and improved to 5-7. Los Angeles fell to 9-3 after its five-game winning streak ended. Neither team homered, and every run came through contact, walks, sacrifice hitting, or defensive mistakes.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | April 8, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario |
| Competition | MLB regular season |
| Final score | Blue Jays 4, Dodgers 3 |
| Pregame records | Dodgers 9-2, Blue Jays 4-7 |
| Postgame records | Dodgers 9-3, Blue Jays 5-7 |
| Attendance | 37,766 |
| Game time | 2 hours, 53 minutes |
| Winning pitcher | Tyler Rogers, 1-0 |
| Losing pitcher | Ben Casparius, 0-1 |
| Save | Jeff Hoffman, 2 |
Pre-Match Context
The game completed the clubs’ first regular-season series since the 2025 World Series. Los Angeles had won that championship in seven games. The Dodgers opened this rematch with 14-2 and 4-1 victories. Toronto therefore needed a win to avoid a sweep and stop a six-game slide. Los Angeles sought a sixth consecutive victory and a three-game sweep. Betts’ oblique injury removed the Dodgers’ regular shortstop. Toronto also played without Barger because of an ankle injury.
Inning-by-Inning Score
The line score shows a low-scoring game through six innings. Los Angeles created a two-run margin before Toronto scored three times against the Dodgers bullpen.
| Team | 1-3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | R-H-E |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-6-2 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-8-1 |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blue Jays | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Dodgers | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blue Jays | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Team | 9 | R | H | E |
| Dodgers | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Blue Jays | X | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
First Inning
Shohei Ohtani opened with a walk and extended his on-base streak to 43 games. Dylan Cease escaped the early threat without allowing a run. Ohtani also kept Toronto scoreless during his first inning on the mound.
Second Inning
Neither team scored in the second inning. The starters maintained a scoreless game and prevented any early separation.
Third Inning
Daulton Varsho walked and advanced on a passed ball. Jesús Sánchez then doubled home Varsho, giving Toronto a 1-0 lead. The run ended Ohtani’s extended scoreless pitching streak.
Fourth Inning
Freddie Freeman produced an RBI single against Cease. The hit brought home Will Smith and tied the score at 1-1.
Fifth Inning
Both teams went scoreless in the fifth. Miguel Rojas made a defensive play that prevented George Springer from reaching safely.
Sixth Inning
Teoscar Hernández lifted a sacrifice fly against Louis Varland, putting Los Angeles ahead 2-1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled in Toronto’s half. Ohtani completed the inning without allowing the tying run.
Seventh Inning
Will Smith singled home Miguel Rojas, extending the Dodgers’ lead to 3-1. Toronto answered after Ohtani left the game. Springer’s RBI double cut the deficit, and Varsho’s single tied the game at 3-3.
Eighth Inning
Davis Schneider drew his second walk and advanced to third on Andrés Giménez’s single. Giménez attempted to steal second. Smith’s throwing error allowed Schneider to score the deciding run.
Ninth Inning
Jeff Hoffman allowed one hit and one walk but kept Los Angeles scoreless. He recorded two strikeouts and secured his second save.
Team Stats Comparison
Toronto finished with two more hits and three extra-base hits. Los Angeles drew more walks, but Toronto’s pitchers recorded 13 strikeouts. The Dodgers also committed the error that produced the winning run.
| Stat | Dodgers | Blue Jays |
| Runs | 3 | 4 |
| Hits | 6 | 8 |
| Errors | 2 | 1 |
| Team batting average | .194 | .242 |
| Walks | 8 | 4 |
| Batter strikeouts | 13 | 3 |
| Extra-base hits | 0 | 3 |
| Stolen bases | 0 | 2 |
| Home runs | 0 | 0 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show how Toronto won without a home run or a large offensive inning.
- Toronto scored three runs after Ohtani completed six innings.
- Blue Jays pitchers struck out 13 Dodgers across nine innings.
- Toronto collected three doubles, while Los Angeles recorded no extra-base hit.
- Schneider scored twice after drawing two walks and recording no official at-bat.
- Los Angeles committed two errors, including Smith’s decisive eighth-inning throwing error.
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles collected six singles and eight walks but scored only three runs. Smith reached four times, and Freeman drove in one run. Ohtani allowed no earned runs across six innings before the bullpen lost the lead.
Dodgers Batting and Scoring
Smith and Freeman combined for four of Los Angeles’ six hits. Smith also scored twice and drove in the seventh-inning insurance run.
| Player | AB | H | R | RBI |
| Shohei Ohtani | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Tucker | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Smith | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Freddie Freeman | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Muncy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teoscar Hernández | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andy Pages | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Freeland | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Rojas | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team totals | 31 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Dodgers Plate Discipline and Baserunning
Los Angeles generated eight walks but struck out 13 times. The lineup produced no extra-base hits and recorded no stolen bases.
| Player | BB | K | XBH | SB |
| Shohei Ohtani | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Tucker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Smith | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Muncy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teoscar Hernández | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Pages | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Freeland | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Rojas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team totals | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Ohtani was also hit by a pitch. Hernández recorded a sacrifice fly. Smith and Freeland committed Los Angeles’ two errors.
Dodgers Pitching
Ohtani protected a two-run lead through six innings. The Dodgers bullpen then surrendered three runs across the final two frames.
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER |
| Shohei Ohtani | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Dreyer | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Blake Treinen | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Casparius | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Team totals | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Pitcher | BB | K | HR | Pitches |
| Shohei Ohtani | 1 | 2 | 0 | 96 |
| Jack Dreyer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Blake Treinen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Ben Casparius | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Team totals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
Ohtani left with a 3-1 lead. Dreyer allowed Toronto’s two seventh-inning runs. Casparius took the loss after the eighth-inning error.
Full Box Score: Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto recorded eight hits, including three doubles. Springer and Guerrero each finished with two hits. Schneider changed the game through two walks, two runs, and aggressive baserunning.
Blue Jays Batting and Scoring
Toronto spread eight hits across six players. Springer and Guerrero supplied four hits, while three different batters recorded an RBI.
| Player | AB | H | R | RBI |
| George Springer | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Daulton Varsho | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jesús Sánchez | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernie Clement | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Lukes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis Schneider | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Andrés Giménez | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Heineman | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Straw | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team totals | 33 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
Blue Jays Plate Discipline and Baserunning
Toronto struck out only three times and drew four walks. Varsho and Giménez each stole a base during the win.
| Player | BB | K | XBH | SB |
| George Springer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daulton Varsho | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jesús Sánchez | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernie Clement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Lukes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis Schneider | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrés Giménez | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Heineman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Straw | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team totals | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Springer, Guerrero, and Sánchez recorded Toronto’s doubles. Okamoto committed Toronto’s only error. Straw entered as a pinch runner, while Valenzuela replaced Heineman at catcher.
Blue Jays Pitching
Toronto’s staff combined for 13 strikeouts and allowed two earned runs. The split tables show both run prevention and command.
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER |
| Dylan Cease | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Louis Varland | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Fluharty | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Rogers | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Hoffman | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team totals | 9.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Pitcher | BB | K | HR | Pitches |
| Dylan Cease | 4 | 8 | 0 | 96 |
| Louis Varland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Mason Fluharty | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Tyler Rogers | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Jeff Hoffman | 1 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| Team totals | 8 | 13 | 0 | 164 |
Rogers earned the victory with five outs. Hoffman completed the ninth despite two Dodgers reaching base.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Davis Schneider never recorded an at-bat. He walked twice and scored Toronto’s final two runs. His second run came on Smith’s throwing error.
George Springer went 2-for-5 and supplied Toronto’s seventh-inning RBI double. That hit reduced Los Angeles’ lead to one run.
Dylan Cease struck out eight across five innings. He allowed four hits, four walks, and one earned run.
Shohei Ohtani allowed one unearned run through six innings. He also walked in the first and extended his on-base streak.
Will Smith went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and one RBI. His eighth-inning throwing error produced Toronto’s winning run.
| Player | Team | Main line | Game impact |
| Davis Schneider | Blue Jays | 2 BB, 2 R | Scored tying and winning runs |
| George Springer | Blue Jays | 2-for-5, RBI | Seventh-inning RBI double |
| Dylan Cease | Blue Jays | 5 IP, 8 K, 1 ER | Limited Los Angeles’ early scoring |
| Shohei Ohtani | Dodgers | 6 IP, 0 ER | Left with a 3-1 lead |
| Will Smith | Dodgers | 2-for-3, 2 BB, RBI | Reached four times; decisive error |
Starting Lineups
The lineup card placed Ohtani first for Los Angeles and Springer first for Toronto. Betts’ absence left Rojas at shortstop. Toronto started Lukes in right field and used Schneider later as a pinch hitter.
| Batting order | Dodgers | Blue Jays |
| 1 | Shohei Ohtani, P/DH | George Springer, DH |
| 2 | Kyle Tucker, RF | Daulton Varsho, CF |
| 3 | Will Smith, C | Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B |
| 4 | Freddie Freeman, 1B | Jesús Sánchez, LF |
| 5 | Max Muncy, 3B | Kazuma Okamoto, 3B |
| 6 | Teoscar Hernández, LF | Ernie Clement, 2B |
| 7 | Andy Pages, CF | Nathan Lukes, RF |
| 8 | Alex Freeland, 2B | Andrés Giménez, SS |
| 9 | Miguel Rojas, SS | Tyler Heineman, C |
Injury Report
Both teams entered the finale without important roster pieces. The table lists key verified absences from archived series materials. Betts’ right oblique strain removed a regular shortstop and top-order hitter. Barger remained unavailable with an ankle injury. The Dodgers also carried several pitchers and Tommy Edman on the injured list. No verified questionable designation appeared in the archived game materials.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Mookie Betts, Dodgers | Right oblique strain | 10-day IL, out |
| Tommy Edman, Dodgers | Ankle | 10-day IL, out |
| Brock Stewart, Dodgers | Shoulder | 15-day IL, out |
| Brusdar Graterol, Dodgers | Shoulder | 15-day IL, out |
| Blake Snell, Dodgers | Shoulder | 15-day IL, out |
| Landon Knack, Dodgers | Undisclosed | 15-day IL, out |
| Addison Barger, Blue Jays | Left ankle sprain | 10-day IL, out |
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Los Angeles won the 2026 season series 2-1. The clubs had also met in the previous World Series, which Los Angeles won 4-3. An official all-time series total was unavailable in the archived match materials. The table covers their ten latest meetings through April 8, 2026.
| Meeting | Venue | Winner | Score |
| 2025 World Series Game 1 | Rogers Centre | Blue Jays | 11-4 |
| 2025 World Series Game 2 | Rogers Centre | Dodgers | 5-1 |
| 2025 World Series Game 3 | Dodger Stadium | Dodgers | 6-5, 18 innings |
| 2025 World Series Game 4 | Dodger Stadium | Blue Jays | 6-2 |
| 2025 World Series Game 5 | Dodger Stadium | Blue Jays | 6-1 |
| 2025 World Series Game 6 | Rogers Centre | Dodgers | 3-1 |
| 2025 World Series Game 7 | Rogers Centre | Dodgers | 5-4, 11 innings |
| April 6, 2026 | Rogers Centre | Dodgers | 14-2 |
| April 7, 2026 | Rogers Centre | Dodgers | 4-1 |
| April 8, 2026 | Rogers Centre | Blue Jays | 4-3 |
League Standings After the Game
Los Angeles remained the NL West leader at 9-3. Toronto moved to 5-7 and stood 3.5 games behind in the AL East.
| Team | League | Division | Record | Games back |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | National | NL West | 9-3 | Leader |
| Toronto Blue Jays | American | AL East | 5-7 | 3.5 |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The afternoon finale began at 3:07 p.m. Eastern Time. Sportsnet carried the Canadian broadcast, while SportsNet LA served the Dodgers market. MLB.TV and ESPN+ listed the game, subject to territorial restrictions.
| Region or service | Coverage |
| Canada television | Sportsnet |
| Los Angeles television | SportsNet LA |
| Out-of-market streaming | MLB.TV |
| Additional streaming listing | ESPN+ |
| First pitch | 3:07 p.m. ET, 12:07 p.m. PT |
Conclusion
Toronto’s victory stopped its early-season slide and prevented a home sweep. Late plate discipline, contact, and baserunning created the comeback. Los Angeles received six effective innings from Ohtani, but its bullpen could not preserve the lead. Toronto next hosted Minnesota on April 10. Los Angeles returned home to face Texas on the same date.
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FAQ
Who won the latest Toronto Blue Jays versus Dodgers game?
Toronto won 4-3 at Rogers Centre on April 8, 2026. The victory ended Toronto’s six-game losing streak and prevented a Dodgers sweep.
What decided the Blue Jays’ 4-3 win?
Davis Schneider scored during Andrés Giménez’s eighth-inning steal attempt. Will Smith’s throwing error allowed the deciding run to cross home plate.
How did Shohei Ohtani perform against Toronto?
Ohtani pitched six innings, allowing four hits and one unearned run. He struck out two and departed with a 3-1 lead.
Who led Toronto’s offense?
George Springer recorded two hits and an RBI double. Daulton Varsho and Jesús Sánchez also drove in one run each.
How many strikeouts did Dylan Cease record?
Cease struck out eight Dodgers over five innings. He allowed four hits, four walks, two runs, and one earned run.
Did either team hit a home run?
No home runs were recorded in the game that afternoon. Toronto produced three doubles, while all six Dodgers hits were singles.
What was the 2026 season-series result?
Los Angeles won the three-game series 2-1 at Rogers Centre. The Dodgers took the first two games before Toronto won the finale.
