Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage, a Pennsylvania native , struck out a record 12 batters Wednesday night in Game 5 of the World Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 6-1 victory.

The 12 strikeouts are the most by a rookie in a World Series game. The record was previously held by Don Newcombe, who recorded 11 strikeouts as a rookie with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949.

Trey Yesavage #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after pitching in the seventh inning during Game Five of the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images

Yesavage played at Boyertown Area High School, which is about an hour northwest of Philadelphia.

In Game 5 vs. the Dodgers, Yes

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