The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a dramatic Game 7 that went into extra innings.

Catcher Will Smith's home run in the top of the 11th inning broke the tie at Toronto's Rogers Centre, leading to wild celebrations as the Dodgers secured their ninth title and third under manager Dave Roberts.

The game started tumultuously for the Dodgers, who found themselves trailing 3-0 after a three-run home run by Bo Bichette. However, they chipped away at the deficit, with solo home runs from Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas leveling the scores at 4-4 in the ninth inning.

This World Series had not only featured intense gameplay but also unfolded amidst political tensions between the US and Canada, adding to the drama of the series. The last team to pull off back-to-back championships was the New York Yankees, who achieved it in 1998, 1999, and 2000.

As the series progressed, Dodgers' pitcher Shohei Ohtani faced challenges but remained in the game as designated hitter due to a new regulation. The tension in Game 7 escalated, leading to a bench-clearing incident in the fourth inning after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski hit a Blue Jays player with a pitch.

Toronto's Max Scherzer, at 41, became the oldest pitcher in a World Series Game 7 but left the game with the Blue Jays holding a narrow lead. The Dodgers made a comeback with timely hitting and resilient pitching, culminating in a thrilling extra-inning finale.

Ultimately, Smith's critical homer put the team one step away from the title, and despite a close call for the Blue Jays in their last inning, the Dodgers emerged victorious, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto named the series MVP for his stellar relief performance.