Scherzer retired Andy Pages on a flyout, bringing up Shohei Ohtani, who doubled leading off the game and hit a solo home run in the third on a full-count fastball. Schneider signaled to his bullpen before even reaching the foul line, and as he approached the mound Scherzer nodded in understanding.

If you're watching veteran pitcher and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer pitch in the 2025 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays, you may notice something about him: He has two different-colored eyes. What's that all about, you ask? We've got answers.

Their careers intertwined since getting drafted in 2006, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw will compete in much different roles in the World Series.