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World Series Game 4: Shane Bieber shines as Blue Jays even the series
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Photo credit: © Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Nick Prasad
Oct 29, 2025, 14:00 EDTUpdated: Oct 29, 2025, 08:17 EDT
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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. Bieber took the hill to face a Dodgers lineup that boasts tough at-bats against some of the best bats in the game, including his pitcher counterpart, Shohei Ohtani. 
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.
Most importantly, he kept Ohtani limited on the base paths, allowing just one walk while striking out the superstar twice before departing in the sixth inning. 

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. 
41 of Bieber’s pitches were in the zone, and 40 pitches were on the exterior. He forced 34 swings and 47 takes, finishing the day with a 59.3% strike rate. He was hit hard on a few occasions, but the damage was limited, and he was effective in locating and sequencing. His understanding of the lineup and situation was noticeable, and he worked counts with confidence in what was his biggest start of the postseason. 
This was likely Bieber’s last start of the postseason, given the current series structure. Unless he comes out of the bullpen, this may be his last appearance of the season as well, and potentially his last with the Blue Jays if he opts out of his current deal and the Jays don’t bring him back in the offseason.
While there was some risk with trading for a player coming from Tommy John surgery, Shane Bieber has been the exact pitcher the Blue Jays were hoping for this postseason.

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