Shane Bieber, back from surgery, outpitched Shohei Ohtani in a 6-2 win, tying the World Series 2-2.

Shane Bieber, returning from Tommy John surgery just two months prior, delivered a dominant performance in his World Series debut, outpitching Shohei Ohtani and helping the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on October 28, 2025, to tie the series 2-2. The 30-year-old right-hander, a former AL Cy Young Award winner, struck out Ohtani twice with a changeup and knuckle curve, allowing one run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings. After undergoing surgery in April 2024 and rehabbing in the minors, Bieber made his MLB return in August and played a key role in Toronto’s first AL East title since 2015. He is 2-0 with a 3.57 ERA in four postseason starts, earning praise for his resilience and command under pressure.