MLB playoffs: Dodgers win again, Blue Jays even series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

MLB playoff takeaways: Dodgers move one win away from World Series, Blue Jays even series in dominating win

By Taylor Bretl | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 12:29 AM ET

Both Championship Series of the 2025 MLB playoffs were on tap Thursday. The Toronto Blue Jays evened up the series in Game 4 of the ALCS after an 8-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, while the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching continued to dominate, holding the Milwaukee Brewers to just one run offensively for the third straight game to take a 3-0 lead in the NLCS.

Here are key takeaways from Thursday's games:

Jackson Chourio removed after injury in seventh inning

Chourio left Game 3 with what appeared to be a leg-associated injury after a swing in his fourth at-bat of the game. He hobbled himself off the field straight into the dugout, needing to be replaced by Blake Perkins for the remainder of the game.

The Brewers have not yet confirmed the severity of the injury, but Chourio is optimistic. However, he has dealt with hamstring issues this season, including being removed in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Jackson Chourio said it’s a cramp and he expects to play Game 4 tomorrow. You’ll remember he was similarly optimistic in July, so we’ll just have to wait and see. pic.twitter.com/gzCrhDKB0q
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) October 17, 2025

Tyler Glasnow adds to Dodgers' dominating NLCS pitching

Glasnow contributed to a Dodgers pitching staff that has torched the Brewers in the NLCS, throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up just one run with eight strikeouts.

Through three postseason appearances, Glasnow has tossed 13 1/3 innings with 18 strikeouts, totaling just a 0.68 ERA.

Tyler Glasnow today:

5.2 IP
1 ER
3 H
3 BB
8 K
14 whiffs

0.68 ERA this postseason pic.twitter.com/m3EOAXgBBI
— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) October 16, 2025

Max Scherzer dominates in first game back from injury

Scherzer delivered a vintage performance for Toronto in Game 4, helping the Blue Jays even the series at two games apiece. The 41-year-old tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs on three hits while striking out five.

With two outs in the fifth, manager John Schneider approached the mound to change pitchers, but Scherzer lobbied to stay in. He responded by striking out Randy Arozarena to close out the inning.

Max Scherzer was NOT coming out of this game

Facing his next hitter, he picks up the strikeout to end the 5th! pic.twitter.com/EbVoGMOno8
— MLB (@MLB) October 17, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez carry Blue Jays offense

Guerrero Jr. and Gimenez powered Toronto's offense, combining for four hits and five RBI.

Guerrero continued his torrid postseason stretch with a solo home run in the seventh inning, passing Jose Bautista for the most home runs in a single postseason in Blue Jays history with five.

Gimenez hit a two-run home run in the third inning — his second consecutive game with a home run — to give the Blue Jays a lead they held for the rest of the game.

Taylor Bretl

Taylor Bretl writes about Major League Baseball with a focus on the Milwaukee Brewers. He is founder of Around the Globe Baseball.

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