The ball floated into shallow left field off the broken bat of Andrés Giménez, and Rogers Centre held its collective breath. The World Series hung in the balance. The Dodgers held a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Either way, the Toronto Blue Jays or the Los Angeles Dodgers will be hoisting a trophy in the air and getting the biggest share of a cash bonus.

The San Francisco Giants acquire veteran shortstop Alvin Dark from the Milwaukee Braves and then sign Dark to a two-year contract as team manager. The Giants send infielder Andre Rodgers to the Braves as compensation for Dark.