‘DAAAAA Dodgers lose’: How U.S. media are reacting after Blue Jays crush Dodgers in Game 1

U.S. media react to the Jays beating the Dodger 11-4 in World Series opener (LEFT: (AP Photo/David J. Phillip). RIGHT: (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson).

32 years gone, and one night was all it took for the Blue Jays to remind American media they’re back — and stronger than ever.

The Blue Jays dismantled the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 at Rogers Centre on Friday night, a performance that had American analysts alternately stunned, impressed, and amused.

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From ESPN calling the win “worth the wait” to the Los Angeles Times writing “Ouch, Canada,” the Blue Jays’ offensive eruption capped by Addison Barger’s historic pinch-hit grand slam drew sharp reactions by many south of the border.

Here’s a breakdown of how some U.S. media outlets are reacting.

‘They never stopped’ - David Ortiz on Jays’ relentless attack

On Fox’s postgame show, David Ortiz summed it up simply: “We saw a team tonight that attacked during the whole game. They never stopped!”

Ortiz praised Toronto’s aggressive approach at the plate, particularly their nine-run sixth inning that blew the game open. His co-host Derek Jeter nodded in agreement, noting how the Jays “capitalized on every mistake” from the Dodgers’ shaky bullpen.

‘Tomorrow is a must-win’ - Derek Jeter sounding the alarm

Former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is already sounding the alarm for the Dodgers to wake up ahead of Game 2 saying, “tomorrow is a must-win for the Los Angeles Dodgers,” he said.

“If the Toronto Blue Jays can steal a couple games... it’s a problem. Now for the first time, pressure is on the Los Angeles Dodgers.”

The Hall of Famer warned that going down 2-0 in the series could be a blow for the heavily favored Dodgers, especially with Toronto’s crowd feeding off the momentum from Friday’s blowout.

Fans were so amped after the game, that some took to the streets to celebrate.

‘DAAAAA Dodgers lose!’ - Postgame laughs on Fox set

Ortiz couldn’t resist reviving a now-iconic phrase known across the sports world as “DAAAAA Dodgers lose!” — reminding fans of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s viral celebration from the ALDS over the Yankees.

The studio erupted in laughter as Ortiz and Jeter read fan signs and mimicked the chant, turning a lighthearted jab into one of the night’s most replayed postgame moments.

‘A bad matchup’ - MLB Network analysts weigh in

Over on MLB Network, analysts broke down what they called a “bad matchup” for the Dodgers.

Toronto’s lineup, they said, exploited Los Angeles forcing them into bad situations all night.

‘Ouch, Canada’ - L.A. Times feeling hurt after Game 1 collapse

Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke pulled no punches in his Saturday column, opening with two words... “Ouch, Canada.”

“The World Series wasn’t supposed to start like this,” Plaschke wrote. “The Dodgers weren’t supposed to begin their inevitable championship march like this.”

‘Worth the wait’ - ESPN celebrates Jays’ comeback moment

ESPN’s Jeff Passan took a more poetic angle, declaring Toronto’s win “worth the wait.”

“Thirty-two years of frustration and failure, of disappointment and self-loathing, of trauma worn as a badge of honour, burst in magnificent fashion Friday night,” Passan wrote.

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Jays ‘exploited’ Dodgers’ biggest weakness — another L.A. Times take.

In another Los Angeles Times piece, writer Jack Harris said the Blue Jays “exploited” the Dodgers’ sending their bullpen into a “meltdown.”

“The Dodgers might be baseball’s version of an all-powerful Death Star,” Harris wrote.