"Jorge Castillo: Addison Barger's grand slam in Game 1 will be remembered in Canada for a very long time, but what Yoshinobu Yamamoto accomplished in Game 2 might have saved the Dodgers' title hopes. The right-hander was utterly dominant again, becoming the first pitcher since Curt Schilling in 2001 to toss consecutive complete games in the postseason. The Dodgers must avoid overexposing their bullpen. Yamamoto ensured that happened in Game 2."
"Jeff Passan: Yamamoto is the early favorite and has the inside track, though that depends on how deep the series goes. At earliest, Yamamoto would start Game 6 -- and that would come on five days' rest, which he last had going into his first complete game against Milwaukee in the National League Championship Series. Don't sleep on Will Smith, though. A go-ahead homer in Game 2. Great at-bats. No strikeouts in the first two games. On the Blue Jays' side, Alejandro Kirk's stalwart Game 1 and tremendous defense give him a solid foundation on which he can build."
The World Series shifted to Dodger Stadium after two games at Rogers Centre. Addison Barger's Game 1 grand slam provided a huge early Blue Jays boost. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a dominant Game 2, becoming the first pitcher since 2001 to throw consecutive postseason complete games and preserving the Dodgers' bullpen. Will Smith supplied a go-ahead homer and high-quality at-bats without striking out in the first two games. Alejandro Kirk contributed strong offense and defense for Toronto. Yamamoto projects as the early World Series MVP favorite, with rest and series length influencing future starts and bullpen usage.
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