Dodgers Bench Andy Pages, Drop Mookie Betts Amid Major Lineup Changes for World Series Game 5

The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to make a few major lineup changes for World Series Game 5.

The team is benching Andy Pages, instead starting Alex Call in left field. Kiké Hernandez is moving to center field.

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Additionally, the Dodgers are moving Will Smith up to the No. 2 spot in the lineup, dropping Mookie Betts to third.

This is the first time the Dodgers have changed the starting nine in their lineup since the National League Division Series as manager Dave Roberts looks for a spark heading into a pivotal Game 5.

Who’s Pitching for Dodgers in Game 5?

Game 5 will be a pitching rematch of Game 1, with lefty Blake Snell taking the mound for the Dodgers against Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage.

Snell struggled in Game 1, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks with four strikeouts across five innings. As for Yesavage, he allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts across four innings.

Dodgers Lineup vs Blue Jays

1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Will Smith, C
3. Mookie Betts, SS
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Teoscar Hernandez, RF
6. Tommy Edman, 2B
7. Max Muncy, 3B
8. Kiké Hernandez, CF
9. Alex Call, LF

Dodgers World Series Game 5 lineup:

1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Will Smith, C
3. Mookie Betts, SS
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Teoscar Hernandez, RF
6. Tommy Edman, 2B
7. Max Muncy, 3B
8. Kiké Hernandez, CF
9. Alex Call, LF

Some pretty significant changes as LA looks for a spark. pic.twitter.com/4BGchdyO6H

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) October 29, 2025

How to Watch Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 5 on Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays face off in World Series Game 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 29 with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on Fox.

How to Watch Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Without Cable

The World Series will be broadcast on Fox, and fans can stream the seven-game series on any live TV streaming service including DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV.

Fans can also watch World Series games on Fox’s new streaming platform, Fox One. Those who want to stream the Fall Classic, but don’t have streaming services, can sign up for a free trial before fully committing.

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