"Shane Bieber took the baseball for the Blue Jays in Game 4 of the 2025 World Series. He was seeking the opportunity to tie up the series at two games a piece, and was looking to do so on the road at the famous Dodger Stadium. So far, the addition of Bieber to the Blue Jays and postseason roster has paid off. He's done exactly what the front office brought him here for, and is worth the prospect capital that went to Cleveland at the trade deadline."
"The right-handed starter kept the Dodgers' bats at bay with smooth and calculated offerings. Bieber was only responsible for one run in this game, which came in the bottom of the second, as Max Muncy scored on an Enrique Hernandez sacrifice fly. While his command was a bit off at times, he kept the big bats off base for much of his outing, allowing just four hits on the day. He kept Mookie Betts off base during his time on the mound, as well as catcher Will Smith, who played a big part in a Dodgers win earlier this series."
"Bieber's line and pitch usage in Game 4 of the World Series Bieber threw 81 pitches total, splitting his pitch usage almost evenly. He threw 22 fastballs, 22 cutters, 14 knuckle-curves, 12 sliders, and 11 changeups. All of his pitches had life with both vertical and horizontal break, and Bieber finished his start in 5 and 1/3 innings pitched, four hits allowed, one earned run, three walks, and three strikeouts."
Shane Bieber started Game 4 of the 2025 World Series for the Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium aiming to even the series. He allowed one earned run on four hits across 5 1/3 innings while recording three strikeouts and issuing three walks. Bieber limited key Dodgers such as Mookie Betts, Will Smith, and Shohei Ohtani, striking out Ohtani twice and walking him once. He threw 81 pitches, nearly evenly distributed among fastballs, cutters, knuckle-curves, sliders, and changeups, with 41 pitches in the zone and 40 on the outer edges, showing strong location and sequencing.
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