The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their highly anticipated World Series rematch with the Toronto Blue Jays in emphatic fashion on Monday, delivering a 14-2 statement victory. The offensive fireworks were on full display, with the Dodgers racking up 17 hits, including five home runs, to build a commanding 13-run lead by the ninth inning.

With the game firmly in hand, the Dodgers seized the opportunity for a memorable moment, turning to a familiar face in an unfamiliar role. Per MLB rules allowing a position player to pitch in a blowout, shortstop Miguel Rojas—the very hero of Game 7 in the 2025 Fall Classic—took the mound, adding a playful layer of salt to an old wound for Blue Jays fans.

In what he has stated is his final MLB season, Rojas delivered 18 pitches in a lighthearted closing effort. While his line—one hit, one earned run, and one walk over an inning—won't challenge the league's pitching leaders, it perfectly capped a night of Dodger dominance. Teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were even seen joking with Rojas, seemingly picking up "tips" from the position player.

The Blue Jays' pitching staff had no such levity, as five different hurlers surrendered at least one earned run against the relentless Dodgers' lineup. The result solidifies a strong 8-2 start for Los Angeles, while Toronto looks to rebound from a 4-6 record.

The series continues Tuesday evening in Toronto, promising a marquee pitching duel. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the ball for the Dodgers, facing off against the Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman. As for Miguel Rojas? He's expected to return to his day job, starting at shortstop, leaving the mound—and this decisive win—behind him.