Rapper Drake took to Instagram to mock Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as the Toronto Blue Jays edged closer to claiming their first World Series title in nearly three decades. The five-time Grammy winner, a lifelong Toronto sports fan, celebrated the Jays’ 3-2 series lead after rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage delivered a dominant 12-strikeout performance in Game 5.
Drake’s Instagram posts, which included a dramatic ‘ONE MORE!!!!!!’ caption and a photo of Ohtani striking out during a plate appearance, were seen as a lighthearted jab at the reigning National League MVP. The Toronto native and avid sports fan expressed his support for his hometown team, which is playing for their first World Series title since 1993.
The Blue Jays’ recent dominance in the World Series has been fueled by stellar performances from their young pitching staff, with Yesavage’s Game 5 outing being a standout moment. Drake, who attended Game 1 of the World Series at Rogers Centre on October 24, the same day he celebrated his 39th birthday, has been actively showing his support for the team throughout the series.
With the World Series shifting back to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday, the Blue Jays are one win away from their historic championship. If the Dodgers survive Game 6, they would force a decisive Game 7, keeping Los Angeles’ back-to-back championship hopes alive. Drake’s continued presence at the World Series, including sitting courtside at Scotiabank Arena for an NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets, has underscored his deep connection to Toronto’s sports scene.