It was a night that will live in baseball history. Under the bright lights of Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6–5 in an 18-inning thriller, tying the record for the longest World Series game ever played. Lasting six hours and thirty-nine minutes, Game 3 tested every ounce of stamina, strategy and heart on both sides.
The hero of the night was Freddie Freeman, who sent the crowd into chaos with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 18th inning. His solo shot sealed the victory and gave the Dodgers a 2–1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Shohei Ohtani delivered yet another historic performance. The two-way star smashed two home runs, added two doubles, and reached base nine times — five of them via intentional walks — setting a postseason record. His presence at the plate forced the Blue Jays to change their pitching plan multiple times, but there was no escaping his impact.
Both clubs dug deep into their bullpens, with the Dodgers using ten pitchers — another World Series record — and the Blue Jays matching their endurance inning after inning. By the late frames, position players were on standby, ready to pitch if necessary. Every out felt monumental, every swing a potential ending.
For the Dodgers, this was a statement win — the kind that can define a championship run. The combination of Ohtani’s consistency and Freeman’s late-game heroics shifted momentum squarely back to Los Angeles.
The Blue Jays, who entered the series as the top seed in the American League, now face rising pressure. Despite their resilience and strong start, they’ll need to regroup quickly to even the series in Game 4.
As the World Series continues, the Dodgers are chasing history — aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back championships since the Yankees in 2000. Game 4 will test the depth of both lineups after an exhausting marathon, but one thing is certain: the 2025 Fall Classic has already delivered a timeless classic.
