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The Toronto Blue Jays are taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series.

The game began just after 8 p.m. and CP24 and CTV News will have LIVE updates from Dodger Stadium throughout the night.

The Blue Jays are looking to take a 2-1 lead in the series after being unable to solve Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a 5-1 Game 2 loss in Toronto on Saturday night.

Max Scherzer is on the mound for the Blue Jays while Tyler Glasnow drew the start for the Dodgers.

Stay tuned here for LIVE updates throughout the game:

8:25 p.m. - Ohtani hits double but Scherzer gets out of trouble

Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff double off Max Scherzer to start the bottom of the first inning in Los Angeles. But Scherzer then retired Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman before striking out Will Smith to end the inning.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

8:15 - Glasnow strikes out Springer top start game

Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow struck out George Springer to start the game and then got pop outs from both Nathan Lukes and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to end the inning.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

7:57 p.m. - JP Saxes sings O Canada

The anthems are over and Game 3 of the World Series from Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles is moments away.

7:50 p.m. – Getting Glasnow’s pitch count up early key to Jays success: Rodriguez

MLB on Fox host Alex Rodriguez says that while Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been dominant, he does have a tendency to “pitch count himself out of games,” meaning the Blue Jays could have an opportunity to replicate their success from Game 1 when they chased Dodgers starter Blake Snell out of the contest in the sixth inning.

“He is on a heater right, he has been hot for a long time now but one thing to watch with Glasnow is he can pitch count himself out of the game, meaning if the Blue Jays can be patient and not be afraid to hit with two strikes the formula of Game 1 can work,” Rodriguez said.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

7:40 p.m. – Scherzer needs to lean on slider: Pujols

Former MLB great Albert Pujols says in an appearance on the MLB Network that Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer is going to “bring high energy” to Game 3 regardless but he says that in order to have success against a dangerous Dodgers lineup he is going to have to rely on what he calls a “nasty” slider and not just his fastball.

“For him to have success he is going to have to throw that slider and make some pitches. It is not an easy lineup that he is going to go against so for him to have some success and go deep (in the game) he is going to have to rely on that slider,” he says.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

6:35 p.m. - ‘Worry about what’s in front of you’: Bieber

Bieber said he’s not trying to think too much about tomorrow’s game, but is instead focused on winning three more.

“You worry about what’s in front of you, and for me the hitters will have a great game plan going against him (Glasnow) as pitcher,” Bieber said.

“We’re very focused on what’s in front of us, and that’s collecting three more wins. I know there’s a lot of discourse about the state of the game right now and payrolls, high and low, I think we’ll worry about that a little bit more in the off-season.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

6:30 p.m. - Bieber grateful to the Jays organization

Game 4 starting pitcher Shane Bieber said the Blue Jays organization helped him and his family immensely in the move from his former team the Cleveland Guardians.

“It’s the first time I’ve ever been traded, so I didn’t know exactly what to expect,” Bieber told reporters. “Ultimately, I feel like the organization, the families within it, my teammates, their families, have helped my wife and I acclimate better than I ever expected.”

“It’s been an absolute pleasure,” he continued. “I feel like a lot of credit has to go to the Toronto Blue Jays and how easy they made that move... it was a whirlwind, but looking back, they made it as easy as possible and now we find ourselves in the World Series. I couldn’t be happier.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

5:35 p.m. - ‘Every pitcher is different’: Schneider

Schneider said the Jays are keeping in mind that each game is a new start after Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete game and held the Jays to one run in Game 2.

“Every pitcher is different, every game is different,” Schneider said. “You never really know if someone’s going to have a performance like that or if someone’s going to have a performance that’s the exact opposite, from either side. I think you make adjustments from the game and you try to prepare accordingly on what you think is going to be the play tonight from Glasnow, and you keep adjusting as the game goes on.”

“But, every pitcher is different. Every pitcher offers a different challenge and a different way to attack them.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

5:30 p.m. - Schneider on his players bouncing back after losses

Speaking to the media ahead of Game 3, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said it’s not one person but the whole team that contributes to bouncing back after a loss in the postseason.

“I think when you talk about kind of standards that you set, it starts with the leaders,” he explained. “George (Springer) has done a good job, Max (Scherzer) has done a good job, Vlad’s (Guerrero Jr.) done a good job kind of talking through their experiences of being in this situation, whether you’re down two, up three games, and kind of how to navigate it, and everyone kind of just follows suit.”

“But there’s also something to be said about the character of the guys. Each and every one of them. So, it’s cool to watch. They kind of just move on to the next thing. I’ve said before, it’s almost unbelievable, but I’m at the point where it’s definitely believable because they just continue to do it.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

5:13 p.m. - Blue Jays players arrive at Dodger Stadium ahead of Game 3

5:10 p.m. - ‘He’s just hysterical’: Clement on Scherzer

Clement told reporters he’s enjoyed being on the same team as Scherzer and learning about the guy behind the persona he only ever saw on TV.

“I’ve learned just how funny he is to be around,” Clement said. “When you watch him on TV and watch him compete you see this fiery edge that nobody wants to mess with. You don’t want to come across a guy like that in battle. But being on his team, I’ve found that he is just an awesome guy. He’s turned into a really good buddy of mine. And he is hysterical. I mean, his humour is amazing... he’s just hysterical, man, I can’t even begin to tell you. The guy is just awesome to be around.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

5:08 p.m. - Jays fan explains how baseball helped save her life

A Toronto Blue Jays fan preparing to cheer the team on at a Rogers Centre viewing party tonight says that while she’s a lifelong baseball fan, this year’s World Series playoff run has special meaning for her.

“I’m so proud of these boys. Those who know me know baseball literally saved my life,” Michele Beer told CP24 outside the Rogers Centre Monday ahead of a viewing party there for Game 3.

“I am living my 2024 season thanks to the Blue Jays who pushed my season to this year because I was battling cancer last year and I couldn’t come to the games. So I got the better end of that deal, because my boys took me to the World Series this year.”

‘I’m so proud of these boys’: Jays fan explains how baseball helped save her life

- Josh Freeman, CP24.com digital journalist

5:05 p.m. - ‘Doesn’t matter who’s on the mound’: Clement on pitching matchups

Ernie Clement told reporters ahead of Game 3 that the opposing pitcher on the mound doesn’t change how he bats.

“It doesn’t change for me,” he explained. “It doesn’t matter who is on the mound, I’m going to do my thing. And obviously, you look at the scouting reports, and you’ll see what they’re good at. But I’ve learned to just lean into what I’m good at and just stay true to that and let everything else kind of take care of itself.”

“Obviously, (Yoshinobu) Yamamoto was amazing the other night, and (Tyler) Glasnow’s pretty darn good too, so we’ve got to have some good approach and get after it.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:59 p.m. - Blue Jays announce starting lineup for Game 3

Bo Bichette is returning to the Toronto lineup at second base after being kept off in Game 2.

Bichette returned from a knee injury to play in Game 1 of the World Series for the first time this postseason, however he was not listed as a starter in Game 2, with manager John Schneider saying they planned to use him off the bench.

Also notable in the lineup, Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger will stay in the outfield for the Jays after being pinch hitters in Game 1.

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:55 p.m. - Glasnow needs to be on the attack: Roberts

Roberts said that it’s important for Game 3 starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow to be on the attack with the Blue Jays offence to avoid “traffic” on the bases.

“I think that just because they don’t strikeout doesn’t mean there’s going to be a ton of traffic,” he said. “I think that... it’s just be on the attack. It’s an aggressive team. They do put the ball in play. But I think that when Tyler’s not trying to be too fine, not getting into mechanics and just staying in compete mode, I just think that’s the best version of him.”

“But it’s going to be a good test today. These guys are hungry and they’re good.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:50 p.m. - ‘This guy’s a great competitor’: Roberts on Scherzer

L.A. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said his players are going to need to have “relentless” at-bats to get past Toronto starter Max Scherzer.

“Max has had some struggles early, but this guy’s a great competitor,” Roberts told reporters ahead of Game 3. “He’s going to make pitches. I think the key for all of us is there’s just got to be relentless at-bats (innings) one through nine.”

“He’s going to look for spots to sort of catch his breath, manage his pitch count, but do I believe that if we can continue to stress him, keep having him make pitches, he’s going to revert to the secondaries, the slider, the curveball when it gets hot, and we just got to be willing to kind of grind him.”

“But again, we’ve got a tough task. He’s a big game pitcher and he knows our guys as well as we know him.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

4:01 p.m. - Dodgers announce Game 3 lineup

3:45 p.m. – Some fans already making their way to Rogers Centre for watch party

The Blue Jays will be hosting a sold-out watch party at the Rogers Centre tonight. Tickets were just $15 with net proceeds going to Jays Care Foundation. Fans attending the watch party will get to watch the game on the big screen and will have access to free popcorn, ballpark concessions as well the Jays Shop. Andy Nauth is one of the Jays fans attending the event and spoke with CP24 outside the Rogers Centre.

“You are so excited, the adrenaline is rushing and you just want to come early, chill out, relax and beat the traffic on the DVP,” he said of his decision to show up hours ahead of first pitch. “It is amazing vibes, the energy, the screaming, the vibes alone is what brings you to come to these events.”

Fans to cheer on Blue Jays from afar as team looks to take World Series lead in L.A.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

3:39 p.m. - ‘He’s one of the most locked in players’: Fluharty on Scherzer

In a video posted by the MLB Player’s Association, Mason Fluharty, relief pitcher for the Blue Jays, said it’s ‘cool’ to go from watching and being a fan of Max Scherzer to his teammate.

“(I remember) watching Max in the World Series with the Nationals (in 2019),” Fluharty said. “I grew up in Delaware, so it’s not that far from DC, but now I get to play with Max, so it’s pretty cool.”

“He’s one of the most locked in, genuine baseball players I’ve ever played with. He’s absolutely electric. He is what you think, he’s ‘Mad Max.’ He’s very, very educated in baseball, knows the pitch to throw at all times, and he’s so locked into the game, 24/7... I’m glad I get to play with him so I can witness it.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

2:54 p.m. - ‘Going to be cat and mouse’: Familiarity key in Dodgers vs. Scherzer matchup

MLB Central analyst and former Toronto Blue Jay Mark DeRosa thinks Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer is going to have himself a good Game 3 thanks to his familiarity with being a former LA Dodger.

“I think you’d be a fool to bet against Max having a good game tonight,” DeRosa said. “Now, do I think the Dodgers are not concerned about getting blown away with his fastball at the top of the zone, and they can maybe sit off-speed a little bit differently and attack him a little bit differently? Yes. But do you think he’s not going to make adjustments based on familiarity with these guys?”

“So, it’s going to be a cat and mouse (game). It comes down to can Max execute pitches.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

2:45 p.m. - Ontario Premier Doug Ford cheers on the Jays

Appearing on U.S. media today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked about his bet with California Governor Gavin Newsom, and if a similar bet would be made between Ford and U.S. President Donald Trump given the current trade tensions between the pair.

“Well, I don’t think so on that, at least, but Governor Newsom, we thought we’d have some fun,” Ford said. “And I just have to say, Go Jays and bring it home.”

Ford tells Newsom to ‘talk to your friend in the Oval Office’ if he wants California liquor back on Ontario shelves

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

2:20 p.m. - How the Blue Jays can get hits and runs off Dodgers Game 3 pitcher Tyler Glasnow

Previewing Game 3, MLB Central says the Blue Jays will have to work walks if they hope to get on the board against Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow.

Glasnow has only given up one run in his three postseason starts so far this year.

“You’re not going to hit him (Glasnow),” said MLB Central analyst and former Toronto Blue Jay Mark DeRosa. “Since 2021, (his) opponent batting average is 1.90 -- that’s first in the entire game. Opponent OPS is .591... that’s first (in the league). No one hits him.”

“But, maybe you can get some traffic through walks and get him out of the game in the sixth, because if not, Dave (Roberts) is going to let him roll.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

2:15 p.m. - National anthem performers announced

Country singer Brad Paisley will perform the U.S. national anthem “The Star-Sprangled Banner” before Game 3 gets underway tonight.

Toronto-born singer JP Saxe will sing the Canadian anthem “O Canada.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

1:41 p.m. - Former Dodger will throw out ceremonial first pitch

MLB shared that former LA Dodger Hideo Nomo will throw out the first pitch tonight for Game 3.

Nomo spent seven seasons with the Dodgers between 1995 and 1998 and again from 2002 to 2004.

He played for six other MLB teams before his career ended in 2008.

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

1:40 p.m. - Scherzer vs. Ohtani matchup

MLB writer Sarah Langs says Max Scherzer and Shohei Ohtani both playing in Game 3 makes it the second time a three-plus time Cy Young winner and three-plus time MVP winner will face each other in a World Series.

The only other time such a matchup happened was in 2009 with the Philadelphia Phillies’ Pedro Martinez and the New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez.

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

1:20 p.m. - No talking to Scherzer on start days

Max Scherzer is set to take the mound for the Blue Jays in Game 3 tonight.

With the nickname ‘Mad Max,’ most Jays players know to steer clear of the intense pitcher when he’s in the zone.

In a video from MLB posted on social media, fellow starting pitcher Shane Bieber said he knew before coming to Toronto that you can’t talk to Max on his start days, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he’s scared of Scherzer on those days.

“You can talk to him until he puts his headphones on,” explained Jays closer Jeff Hoffman. “If you try to talk to him with his headphones on, he will kill you.”

However, first baseman Ty France said he wasn’t told about the rules when he joined the team, and made the mistake of trying to congratulate Scherzer after a tough inning.

“I messed up,” France said. “No one told me not to talk to him. He got out of a jam... I think it was in like the third inning and I went to high five him and he walked right past me, so I patted him on the butt. He had some choice words for me.”

France said they both had a laugh about it once Scherzer’s time on the mound ended.

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist

1:15 p.m. – Lots of action inside Dodgers Stadium

CTV News Toronto’s Rahim Ladani is reporting live from inside Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, where crews appearing to be setting up for batting practice later this afternoon. Game 3 is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. local time in California and 8 p.m. in Toronto.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

1:05 p.m. - Scherzer set to make historic start

1 p.m. – Doug Ford says Drake’s jacket choice for Game 1 was ‘cool’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is reacting to Drake’s decision to wear a letterman jacket inspired by his late brother and former Toronto mayor Rob Ford to Game 1 of the World Series last week, calling the apparent tribute “cool.”

Drake was photographed at the World Series on Friday wearing a green Don Bosco Eagles letterman jacket with the name “R. Ford” stitched in yellow lettering on his right side.

The jacket was similar to the one that Rob Ford was often spotted in while coaching the Etobicoke high school’s varsity football team for more than a decade.

Rob Ford ended up coaching the team for a portion of his mayoral tenure but was dismissed as coach in 2013.

“That was cool. I loved that,” Doug Ford said when asked about Drake’s jacket choice during a press availability on Monday morning at Queen’s Park.

Drake spent his 39th birthday at the Rogers Centre for Game 1 of the World Series and shared a video on his social accounts, in which he said that “the whole city came out” to cheer on the Blue Jays.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

12:25 p.m. - Resale ticket prices cheaper in L.A. compared to Toronto

Not many things in Los Angeles are significantly cheaper than in Toronto but resale tickets to World Series games might be one. As of 12 p.m., the cheapest resale tickets for Game 3 at Dodgers Stadium were listed on StubHub for about $700 CAD. That is a significant difference compared to Game 1 and 2 in Toronto, where a seat in the 500 level at Rogers Centre would have cost you more than $1,600 on the resale market. For roughly the same price, you could watch Game 3 from the upper rows of the lower bowl at Dodgers Stadium immediately behind home plate. If you want to attend a potential Game 6 back in Toronto, the cheapest resale seats are currently listed on Ticketmaster for more than $1,800.

- Chris Fox, Managing Digital Producer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto

11:55 a.m. – Romero says he will be cheering for Jays in L.A.

Former Blue Jays pitcher and Los Angeles native Ricky Romero says he will be rooting for Toronto in Monday’s game. In a post on social media, Romero says that while he “grew up going to Dodger Stadium with my pops” like every other kid from his East Los Angeles neighbourhood “the Blue Jays, the City of Toronto and all of Canada hits different.” Romero adds that he will be attending the Los Angeles World Series games and “can’t wait” to cheer on the Jays in person.

“That’s where my MLB dream came true. That city took me in and became family. I get the ‘You’re from East L.A. you should be rooting for the Dodgers’ stuff. Respect to the Dodgers, always! But Toronto will forever have my heart,” he says.

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