The Toronto Blue Jays came up just short on Monday night, suffering a 6-5 defeat in an epic 18-inning battle against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. The Dodgers secured a 2-1 series lead in a game that produced some remarkable statistics.
Here are key figures from the unforgettable showdown:
– **18**: The game lasted for 18 innings, matching the record for the longest World Series game in history. It equaled the mark set in 2018 when the Dodgers triumphed over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3.
– **6 hours 39 minutes**: Monday’s game ranked as the second-longest in World Series history, trailing the marathon Dodgers victory over Boston in 2018 that lasted for seven hours and 20 minutes.
– **27,000**: More than 27,000 fans gathered at Rogers Centre for the 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 Los Angeles.
– **2**: Freddie Freeman made history by becoming the first player to hit two World Series walk-off home runs, adding to his grand slam in last year’s opener. He now shares the postseason record with David Ortiz, Carlos Correa, and Bernie Williams.
– **3**: Dodgers’ standout Shohei Ohtani achieved a unique feat by recording three multi-home run games in a single postseason, with his latest performance in the victory. He is nearing the MLB postseason record of 10 home runs set by Randy Arozarena in 2020.
– **4**: Ohtani equaled a 119-year-old record by notching four extra-base hits in the game, matching Frank Isbell’s feat from 1906.
– **9**: Ohtani reached base an incredible nine times during the game, including two home runs, two doubles, and five walks (four intentional), a rare occurrence last seen in 1942.
– **19**: The total number of pitchers used in the game set a playoff record, with the Dodgers deploying 10 pitchers, breaking the previous World Series mark.
– **609**: A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, surpassing any other postseason game since 2000.
– **37**: A combined 37 runners were left on base, setting a new postseason record, with Toronto leaving 19 runners and Los Angeles leaving 18 on base.
The Game 3 clash between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers was a historic battle filled with standout performances and record-breaking moments.