Dodgers Edge Blue Jays in 18-Inning Marathon to Lead World Series 2-1

In a historic 18-inning contest, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in Game 3 of the World Series, taking a 2-1 series lead. Freddie Freeman clinched the victory with a walk-off home run to center field off left-hander Brendon Little. This game matched the longest in World Series history, equaling the 18-inning Game 3 between the Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox in 2018.

Shohei Ohtani delivered a standout performance, hitting two solo home runs and two doubles, becoming the second player with four extra-base hits in a World Series game. He also reached base nine times, drawing five consecutive walks—four intentional—making him the first major leaguer in 83 years to achieve this feat. Ohtani commented through his interpreter, "What matters the most is we won."

The game, lasting 6 hours and 39 minutes, saw both starting pitchers exit early. Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow allowed four runs over four innings, while Blue Jays' Max Scherzer gave up two runs in three innings. Reliever Will Klein earned the win for Los Angeles, pitching four shutout innings and allowing just one hit.

The series continues with Game 4 at Dodger Stadium, where Ohtani is scheduled to make his first World Series start on the mound. Reflecting on the upcoming game, Ohtani said, "I want to go to sleep as soon as possible so I can get ready."