The Toronto Blue Jays came up short on Monday evening, suffering a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in an epic 18-inning battle in Game 3 of the World Series. The Dodgers now lead the series 2-1, with the game showcasing some remarkable statistics.
Here are key figures from the unforgettable matchup:
– **18:** The game lasted for 18 innings, culminating in Freddie Freeman’s walk-off home run, tying the record for the longest World Series game ever played, a feat previously achieved in 2018 when the Dodgers triumphed over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3.
– **6 hours 39 minutes:** Monday’s game ranks as the second-longest in World Series history, falling behind the marathon 7-hour and 20-minute clash between the Dodgers and Red Sox seven years ago, which Max Muncy ended with a walk-off homer.
– **27,000:** Over 27,000 fans gathered at Rogers Centre for a Game 3 watch party. Additionally, the City of Toronto is hosting free viewing events at Nathan Phillips Square for Game 4 and Game 5 in L.A.
– **2:** Freeman made history by becoming the first player ever to hit two walk-off home runs in World Series games. His previous walk-off grand slam was in last year’s World Series opener against the New York Yankees.
– **3:** Dodgers’ standout Shohei Ohtani achieved a unique milestone as the first player to record three multi-home run games in a single post-season, with a stellar performance that included two home runs in this game.
– **4:** Ohtani tied a 119-year-old record by notching four extra-base hits in the game, matching the achievement of Frank Isbell in 1906.
– **9:** Ohtani reached base nine times in the game, an extraordinary feat that included two home runs, two doubles, and being walked five times, four of which were intentional.
– **19:** The game set a record for the most combined pitchers used in a playoff game, with a total of 19 pitchers taking the mound. The Dodgers alone utilized 10 pitchers, setting a World Series record.
– **609:** A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, marking the highest pitch count in a post-season game since at least 2000.
– **37:** A record-breaking 37 runners were left on base, with Toronto stranding 19 runners and L.A. leaving 18 on base.
These numbers highlight the historic and intense nature of Game 3 between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers.