Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers were on the verge of sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, but failed to do so after a spectacular appearance by rookie Toronto pitcher Mason Fluharty in a tense outing in the ninth inning.

The Blue Jays were ahead by a run entering the bottom of the ninth frame, but found themselves in big trouble after the Dodgers loaded up the bases, thanks to the free passes issued by Toronto reliever Jeff Hoffman to Andy Pages, Max Muncy and Alex Call. With all the bases occupied and just one out, the Blue Jays decided to pull Hoffman and give the ball to Fluharty, who stepped up and delivered the goods for his team.

Fluharty turned heads when he struck out reigning National League Most Valuable Player Shohei Ohtani and retired another former MVP in Mook

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