After 18 innings, Dodgers prevail over Blue Jays in World Series classic
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers won against the Toronto Blue Jays in a long and intense 18-inning Game 3 of the World Series, ending with a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman. The victory gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Shohei Ohtani also had a notable performance, achieving a rare feat by reaching base nine times.Key Facts
- Freddie Freeman hit a home run in the 18th inning to secure the Dodgers' 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.
- The game tied the record for the longest World Series game by innings.
- Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and reached base nine times, a rare achievement in postseason history.
- The Dodgers now have a 2-1 lead in the World Series best-of-seven series.
- Will Klein, a Dodgers relief pitcher, played a crucial role by allowing only one hit over four innings.
- The game lasted 6 hours and 39 minutes.
- Attendance included 52,654 fans, with notable presence such as Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax.
- The Dodgers have a chance to win the World Series at home, a feat they haven't achieved since 1963.
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