The final line for Yesavage read seven innings, three hits, one run, zero walks and 12 strikeouts. With those 12 strikeouts, Yesavage set the MLB record for most strikeouts by a rookie in a World Series game. Along with that, Yesavage is the first rookie with 10-plus strikeouts in a World Series game since 1958.

Springer, who strained muscles on his right side while taking a swing in Game 3, was actually close to playing in Game 5 on Wednesday night, Schneider said Thursday.

Shohei Ohtani could pitch out of the bullpen for the Los Angeles Dodgers when the World Series returns to Toronto this weekend