These stats prove that sometimes the better team doesn't always win the World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays are licking their wounds from an incredibly disappointing Game 7 loss in the 2025 World Series. This magical season fell short in such stunning fashion. Fans are looking for an explanation as to what went wrong in the hopes they may never have to watch it happen again.

The Blue Jays did a LOT of good things during these playoffs. They scored a boatload or runs and the pitching actually held up against the vaunted Los Angeles Dodgers staff. The depressing part is that they actually outplayed the Dodgers in a handful of statistical categories.

These stats prove that sometimes the better team doesn't always win the World Series

Relating to the offense, the Blue Jays scored 105 runs in the playoffs, the most runs in a single postseason by any team in MLB history. Don't forget that the Blue Jays didn't participate in the Wild Card round, thus giving them less opportunities to put runs on the board. Scoring runs at that pace typically correlates with winning the whole thing.

The Blue Jays posted an aggregate .269/.347/.398 in the World Series compared to the Dodgers' .203/.294/.364 slash line. They scored in a multitude of ways and from all corners of the lineup.

Ultimately, none of it mattered against the battle-tested Los Angeles Dodgers, who demonstrated their mettle during the most crucial moments. A team like Los Angeles is so comfortable playing on this stage. The Dodgers have won their division since 2013 in every year except 2021, a year in which they still beat the San Francisco Giants during the NLDS. The Dodgers never panic in any game, whether or not they are trailing on the scoreboard.

This is not suggesting that the Blue Jays played tight or were overwhelmed by the moment. Instead, it means that the Dodgers were able to overcome their flaws in a multitude of other ways.

Will Smith is no stranger to the October stage. Smith had huge hits throughout the World Series. None bigger than a go-ahead home run in the 11th inning against Shane Bieber. Smith also caught every inning of the World Series. Smith showcasing that level of talent on both sides of the ball was a huge reason why the Dodgers were able to pull this one out.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto represents the Dodgers' latest import from Japan and seems like a perfect fit for their culture. Not only did Yamamato throw a complete game in Game 2, but he pitched well in Game 6 and then pitched in relief the following night. Add it all up and Yamamato collected three wins with a 1.02 ERA in 17.2 innings pitched. Oh, and Yamamato was reportedly preparing to pitch in a wild Game 3 if the contest extended beyond 18 innings.

Then, it's the player you least expect who drives a stake through your heart. Miguel Rojas is not a household name but he made a couple of enormous plays. His defensive play to catch the throw from Kike Hernandez on the Addison Barger base running blunder was special. The backhanded throw home on the Daulton Varsho ground ball was on another level. The biggest blow was the home run versus Jeff Hoffman.

These moments all add up in a World Series. The Blue Jays were the better team on paper but they didn't win. The Dodgers can still beat you even while playing their "B" game. The Blue Jays can learn a number of lessons from this painful defeat. The good news is that they will be in a better position after experiencing this period of difficulty.