From crisp Toronto air to a potential heat wave in Los Angeles, this year’s matchup joins a long list of World Series showdowns where autumn forgot to cool off.

Former Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury was outstanding in his first World Series as a rookie. In the sweep over the Rockies, Ellsbury notched seven hits, four runs and three RBIs. His best performance came in Game 5, when he went 4-for-5 with three doubles and two RBIs.

Against modern baseball’s model franchise, the Blue Jays’ back-to-basics approach proved unbeatable on Friday night, and they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 of the World Series.

The baseball stage doesn't get any bigger than the World Series. Given the stakes and the pressure, every play seems magnified and each game feels like a must-win situation. So, when a player is able to achieve a record-setting performance in a Fall Classic game,