The World Series has returned to Canada with a thump.

Thirty-two years after the Toronto Blue Jays ended the 1993 Fall Classic on a spectacular home run from Joe Carter, the Jays basically picked up where they left off, clubbing three dingers — including a pinch-hit grand slam from Addison Barger — to dump the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 of the 2025 Series.

The Jays exploded for nine runs in the sixth inning to chase Dodgers starter Blake Snell and blow the game open after L.A. had gotten out to a 2-0 advantage earlier in the contest.

Now Toronto wants to keep swinging and win its fourth consecutive home game to grab a 2-0 series lead before the teams head west to California. • Watch the Blue Jays in the World Series on Sportsnet The Toronto Blue Jays look to take a 2-0 lead as

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