"Andres Giménez tried to get hit by pitch" - Justin Wrobleski makes bold claim about Jays SS incident that sparked World Series bench-clearing drama

MLB: World Series-Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays - Source: Imagn
"Andres Giménez tried to get hit by pitch" - Justin Wrobleski makes bold claim about Blue Jays' SS that sparked World Series bench-clearing drama - Source: Imagn

The final game of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers saw benches getting cleared for a brief time after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski threw an inside pitch to Andres Gimenez before a 96.4 mph fastball hit his right hand.

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Shortly after the hit by pitch in the fourth inning, there was a tense verbal exchange between the two before the players from both teams emerged from the dugout. The home plate umpire warned both dugouts, but no one was ejected.

According to Wrobleski, Gimenez was deliberately trying to get hit.

"I mean, I wasn't trying to," Wrobleski said after the game. "He tried to get hit by the pitch before, and then he got hit, and then he talked to me, and then I said, come see me, and he didn't. So, whatever."
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Justin Wrobleski’s solid relief work in 2025 World Series Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) is relieved in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images - Source: Imagn
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) is relieved in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images - Source: Imagn

Justin Wrobleski played a key role coming out of the bullpen in Game 7 against the Blue Jays. Wrobleski entered during a tense fourth inning after the benches cleared following an HBP incident involving Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez.

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Despite the drama, Wrobleski settled into the game. He struck out Nathan Lukes and remained in the contest after being visited by a trainer for a liner off his leg.

Wrobleski settled the pressure after Shohei Ohtani was pulled out of the game following a three-run home run by Bo Bichette in the bottom of the third inning.

Wrobleski pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing only two hits with two strikeouts. He finished the World Series with 5.0 shutout innings, allowing four hits while striking out six batters across four appearances.

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