The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to make some major lineup changes for World Series Game 5.
The team benched Andy Pages, with Alex Call starting in left field instead. Kiké Hernandez moves to midfield.
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Additionally, the Dodgers move Will Smith to second in the lineup, dropping Mookie Betts to third.
This marks the first time the Dodgers have changed the starting nine in their lineup since the National League Division Series, as manager Dave Roberts looks for a spark heading into a crucial Game 5.
Who pitches for Dodgers in Game 5?
Game 5 will be a pitching rematch of Game 1, with left-hander Blake Snell taking the mound for the Dodgers against Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage.
Snell struggled in Game 1, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks with four strikeouts in five innings. As for Yesavage, he allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts over four innings.
Dodgers lineup vs. Blue Jays
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Wil Smith, C
- Mookie Betts, SS
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Teoscar Hernandez, RF
- Tommy Edman, 2B
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Kike Hernandez, CF
- Alex Call, L.F
How to watch Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 5 on Wednesday
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays will face off in World Series Game 5 on Wednesday, October 29, with first pitch scheduled for 5:00 PM PT. The game will be broadcast on Fox.
How to watch Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series without cable
The World Series will air on Fox and fans can stream the seven-game series on any live TV streaming service, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
Fans can also watch World Series games on Fox’s new streaming platform, Fox One. Those who want to stream the Fall Classic but don’t have streaming services can sign up for a free trial before fully committing.
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