The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a narrow defeat on Monday evening, falling 6-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 18-inning thriller during Game 3 of the World Series. The Dodgers now hold a 2-1 series lead following a game that generated noteworthy statistics.
Here are key figures from the memorable showdown:
– **18:** The epic game lasted for 18 innings, culminating in Freddie Freeman’s walk-off home run, equalling the longest game in World Series history, matching the record set in 2018 during a Dodgers victory over the Boston Red Sox.
– **6 hours 39 minutes:** Monday’s game ranks as the second-longest in World Series history, trailing the 7-hour, 20-minute marathon from seven years ago when Max Muncy secured a walk-off win for the Dodgers against Boston.
– **27,000:** Over 27,000 fans gathered at Rogers Centre for a Game 3 watch party. Additionally, Toronto is hosting free viewing events at Nathan Phillips Square for Game 4 and Game 5 in Los Angeles.
– **2:** Freeman made history by becoming the first player to hit two walk-off home runs in World Series games. He previously achieved a walk-off grand slam in last year’s World Series opener, sharing the postseason record with David Ortiz, Carlos Correa, and Bernie Williams.
– **3:** Dodgers’ standout Shohei Ohtani became the first player to achieve three multi-home run games in a single postseason, contributing two homers in the recent victory. Ohtani’s impressive postseason performance includes eight home runs, nearing the MLB record of 10 set by Randy Arozarena in 2020.
– **4:** Ohtani matched a record set 119 years ago by recording four extra-base hits in a game. His two home runs and two doubles equal Frank Isbell’s feat in 1906.
– **9:** Ohtani reached base an incredible nine times, showcasing his prowess with two homers, two doubles, and drawing five walks, four of which were intentional. This accomplishment mirrors Stan Hack’s performance in 1942 and ties records set by Max Carey and Johnny Burnett.
– **19:** The game featured a record-breaking 19 pitchers used collectively, setting a new high for a playoff game. The Dodgers established a World Series record with 10 pitchers utilized, surpassing previous marks set by other teams.
– **609:** A total of 609 pitches were thrown in the game, marking the highest count in any postseason game since at least 2000.
– **37:** The game witnessed 37 runners left on base, a record-breaking figure in postseason history, with Toronto and Los Angeles leaving 19 and 18 runners stranded, respectively.
