The Dodgers are now one loss away from elimination after losing Game 5 of the World Series, 6–1, to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays now lead the series 3-2.

Manager Dave Roberts’ tone postgame reflected both disappointment and resolve. “Giving up bases and not converting outs when you have an opportunity to—those came back to bite us tonight,” he said. “Things certainly get magnified in games like this, especially when you’re not swinging the bats.”

The Dodgers’ offensive struggles have reached a critical point. Over the past two games, the Dodgers are just 10-for-61 (.164) and 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Roberts acknowledged the frustration. “It doesn’t feel great,” he admitted. “You see those guys [Toronto’s hitters] finding ways to get hits, move the baseball forward, and we’re not doing a good job of it.”

Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage stymied the Dodgers’ lineup for the second time this series, mixing a deceptive fastball-slider-split combination to keep hitters off balance. Roberts credited the young Blue Jays starter for his poise on the big stage: “There’s no panic—he feels his position well, holds runners, has good baseball IQ. You’ve got to tip your cap to him.”

Snell, meanwhile, gave Los Angeles a competitive start, but Roberts noted that “he emptied the tank.” The Dodgers made a pivotal midgame decision to turn to Edgardo Henriquez with a runner aboard, but Toronto capitalized. “You can only push a starter so much,” Roberts explained. “I pushed Blake as much as I have all year.”

Defensive miscues also loomed large. “What disappointed me most was just not playing a clean game,” Roberts said. “We gave up probably three or four bases, and that changes who comes up in the order. That’s not who we are.”

As for lineup changes heading into Game 6, Roberts wasn’t ready to commit to any adjustments, saying only that “whatever I feel is best to take down Gausman, that’s what we’ll do.” He did confirm, however, that Mookie Betts, despite his recent struggles. “He’s pressing a bit,” Roberts admitted. “Hopefully the off day helps him reset. But it’s not the first time he’s faced elimination.”

Now, with the season on the line, Roberts remains confident in his team’s fight. “There’s a compete in that clubhouse,” he said. “We’ve been in elimination games before and found a way to get on the other side. I expect Yamamoto to throw well, and if we play clean baseball, I feel good about our chances.”

The Dodgers will travel to Toronto for Game 6, where they’ll look to stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 7.