After three decades away from the Fall Classic, the Blue Jays didn't just return -- they roared back.
Coming off a decisive 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Blue Jays will try to take a commanding 2-0 series lead at Rogers Centre tonight.
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Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk each hit two-run home runs in Game 1, while rookie Addison Barger made history with the first pinch-hit grand slam ever recorded in a World Series. Bo Bichette also returned from a seven-week knee injury, reaching base twice.
Kevin Gausman will start Game 2 for Toronto against Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
CP24 will have live coverage from today's press conference, fans arriving to the game, and score updates throughout the afternoon.
Blue Jays and Dodgers players shared the number of people who have asked them for a ticket to one of their World Series games, with some having dozens of requests.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says there have been at least 80 requests for tickets, while George Springer shared how there have been "a few from the family."
- Alex Arsenych, CTVNewsToronto.ca journalist
Though Bo Bichette joined his teammates during Friday night's game, he will not be in the starting lineup for Game 2.
- Alex Arsenych, CTVNewsToronto.ca journalist
Fans looking to catch tonight's game can once again visit Nathan Phillips Square for a free watch party hosted by city officials.
"Wear your gear and bring a sign and let's turn Nathan Phillips Square into a sea of blue for the best team in the MLB," officials wrote in a post to social media.
Coming off a historic grand slam in Game 1, MLB officials say Addison Barger will donate his spikes to the to the Hall of Fame.
Barger is the first player ever to knock one as a pinch hitter.
- Jermaine Wilson, CTVNewsToronto.ca journalist
In honour of the Blue Jays Game 2 tonight, officials say they plan to light up the CN Tower in traditional team colours.
Fans looking for a watch party tonight can visit Aga Khan Park.
The Toronto Blue Jays in collaboration with the City have announced they'll be doing giveaways ahead of Game 2 at Nathan Phillips Square this afternoon.
Officials say the Home Run Horn hype truck is stopping by City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square between 3:30 to 5 p.m.
You can check back here for an update when it arrives.
- Jermaine Wilson, CTVNewsToronto.ca journalist
In a post to social media the Toronto Blue Jays announce Kevin Gausman as the starting pitcher for Game 2.
- Jermaine Wilson, CTVNewsToronto.ca journalist
To help Jays fans get home Saturday night, Metrolinx says they will add 4 extra trips departing from Union Station.
The trips are as follows:
Officials add that Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East lines will run normally.
- Jermaine Wilson, CTVNewsToronto.ca journalist
In honour of the Toronto Blue Jays, officials at Niagara Parks lit up the falls blue.
Starting at 8 p.m. throughout the night, the falls will be illuminated in blue to celebrate the Jays return to baseball's biggest stage.