Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: World Series Game 3 Showdown and Special Performances
The Toronto Blue Jays' lead-off man, George Springer, who previously won the World Series MVP with the Houston Astros in 2017, faced a hostile reception from the Dodgers fans due to the Astros' cheating scandal. The World Series Game 3 is underway at Dodger Stadium, with the Dodgers playing Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" as their walk-in song, possibly taking a jab at Toronto. The game features Glasnow pitching for the Dodgers in the top of the first inning, with the Dodgers batting in the bottom of each inning.
Country music star Brad Paisley will sing the Star-Spangled Banner, and Toronto-born singer JP Saxe will perform the Canadian national anthem. Former Dodgers starter Hideo Nomo will throw the ceremonial first pitch, credited for paving the way for Japanese players in Major League Baseball. Watch parties are being held at Rogers Centre and Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, with tickets costing $15 each, benefiting the Jays Care Foundation.
For those looking to watch Games 6 and 7 in Toronto, the Toronto Marriott City Centre offers rooms with a view of the field at Rogers Centre starting at $8,500 a night. The starting lineup for the Dodgers includes Bichette, who returned to the lineup for Game 3 after missing Game 2 due to an injury. Bichette will play second base, a position he hadn't played since his minor league days, aiming to help the Blue Jays secure a victory in the World Series.