Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette energized the crowd with a crucial three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning on Saturday night during Game 7 of the World Series.
Despite nursing a knee injury, Bichette stepped up in a high-pressure moment against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on base, he launched a three-run homer off Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani, electrifying the crowd at Rogers Centre.
"The crowd at the Rogers Centre nearly blew the roof off the place as Bichette jogged around the bases."
Bichette’s injury limited his movement earlier in the game. He almost scored in the second inning but could not make it home due to his knee. The Dodgers managed to escape that threat but were soon rattled again.
Notable baseball figures like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and David Ortiz have all weighed in with their predictions on who will win the World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays.
"Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Bo Bichette clearly came into Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a knee injury, but he brushed it off for an epic moment."
Author’s summary: Bo Bichette’s resilience and power overcame injury to ignite Toronto’s hopes in a thrilling Game 7 World Series showdown.