Toronto found itself on the wrong end of a heartbreaking loss. But there's plenty of reason — and recent history — for Blue Jays fans to still believe.

Brad Paisley sang the national anthem, Hideo Nomo threw the first pitch and stars including Jason Bateman, Justin Bieber and Madison Beers were spotted during Game 3 of the 2025 World Series.

For the U.S., singer-songwriter Tinashe will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner." For Canada, singer-songwriter Deborah Cox will sing "O Canada." Game 4 will start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT in Los Angeles at Dodgers Stadium.

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series, but when free agency starts, they could lose key players. Among their free agents is future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer. Scherzer is the Blue Jays' projected starter in Game 3 of the World Series.

In what might have been his final mound appearance, Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw faced only one batter but got a key out in the 12th inning of Game 3 of the World Series vs. the Blue Jays.

That urgency is why Toronto turned to Ty France in the moment, sending the former Padre up cold to inherit an 0–1 count and finish Springer’s at-bat. He struck out there, but later logged a hit in his 2025 postseason debut and gave the Jays professional,