Kershaw struck out Rafael Devers in the top of the fifth inning before exiting the game. Kershaw received a standing ovation after recording the out. The Dodgers earned a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants and also clinched a playoff spot.

A star-studded showdown begins Friday as the Dodgers seek a repeat and the Blue Jays return to the Fall Classic for the first time in over 30 years.

The White House typically hosts the World Series winner each year, and Trump welcomed the Dodgers to Washington, D.C., in April after their 2024 victory. The Dodgers are the first team to win consecutive titles since the New York Yankees in 2000.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What time is World Series today? TV channel, stream for Dodgers vs Blue Jays Game 7 The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a nail-biting 3-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at the bottom of the ninth in Game 6, setting the stage for a high-stakes Game 7 on Saturday.