The Toronto Blue Jays came close but ultimately lost 6-5 in an 18-inning marathon against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. The Dodgers now lead the series 2-1 after a game filled with remarkable statistics.
Here are some key numbers from the memorable matchup:
– The game lasted 18 innings, tying for the longest in World Series history with a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman. This matched the record set in 2018 when the Dodgers triumphed over the Boston Red Sox.
– Monday’s game lasted 6 hours and 39 minutes, making it the second-longest in World Series history. The record is held by the Dodgers’ win over Boston in 2018, which lasted 7 hours and 20 minutes.
– Over 27,000 fans attended the Game 3 watch party at Rogers Centre, with additional free viewing parties at Nathan Phillips Square for Game 4 and Game 5 in Los Angeles.
– Freeman made history by hitting his second World Series walk-off home run, becoming the first player to achieve this feat. He shares the postseason record with David Ortiz, Carlos Correa, and Bernie Williams.
– Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani set a new record by having three multi-home run games in a single postseason, including his performance in Game 3. He also tied a 119-year-old record by hitting four extra-base hits.
– Ohtani reached base nine times in the game, with two home runs, two doubles, and five walks, four of which were intentional.
– A record-breaking 19 pitchers were used in the game, with the Dodgers setting a World Series record by using 10 pitchers.
– A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, the highest in any postseason game since 2000.
– Thirty-seven runners were left on base, with Toronto leaving 19 and Los Angeles leaving 18.
The game was an epic battle of endurance and skill, showcasing remarkable performances and setting new records in World Series history.