Dodgers win back-to-back championships on Toro Valenzuela's birthday

The Dodgers struggled to become champions. Credit: AFP

The Los Angeles Samurai lift the trophy. Credit: AFP

The Dodgers are the first back-to-back champions since the Yankees' three-peat from 1998 to 2000. Credit: AFP

Yamamoto was one of the Dodgers' key players in the World Series. Credit: AFP

Will Smith hit a home run in the eleventh inning. Credit: AFP

Miguel Rojas tied the game with a home run in the ninth inning. Credit: AP

Dramatic game that went to extra innings. Credit: AFP

Alejandro Kirk was unable to contribute to Toronto's title win. Credit: AFP

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was left wanting. Credit: AFP

Kirk failed to become the fifteenth Mexican World Series champion. Credit: AFP

Ernie Clement scored Toronto's fourth run. Credit: AP

Ohtani racks up World Series wins with the Dodgers. Credit: AP

Shohei Ohtani tried, but could do little in the seventh game. Credit: AFP

Los Angeles retains its Major League Baseball crown. Credit: AFP

Max Muncy hit a one-run home run in the eighth inning. Credit: AFP