In a marathon World Series contest that stretched beyond six-and-a-half hours, the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious against the Toronto Blue Jays, clinching a dramatic 6-5 win in the 18th inning. This epic battle, which saw no runs scored between the seventh and 18th innings, is now etched in MLB history as one of the longest postseason games ever played.
The hero of the night was Freddie Freeman, whose clutch walk-off home run sealed the deal for the Dodgers. This pivotal victory, coming after the team secured a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, highlighted the resilience and determination of the Los Angeles squad. Freeman, who had previously won the World Series MVP award in 2024 with the Dodgers, once again proved his championship mettle.
Adding to the offensive fireworks, Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani contributed significantly with two home runs, showcasing his dual-threat prowess. However, it was Freeman’s decisive hit that ultimately stole the spotlight.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who had earlier apologized for his comments regarding travel delays returning from Canada, could finally relax and celebrate his team’s hard-fought win at Dodger Stadium, marking a significant moment in the series.
MLB’s Longest Postseason Games (All 18 Innings)
This incredible game joins a short list of MLB postseason marathons:
- 2005 NL Division Series: Houston Astros 7-6 Atlanta Braves
- 2014 NL Division Series: Washington Nationals 1-2 San Francisco Giants
- 2018 World Series: LA Dodgers 3-2 Boston Red Sox
- 2022 AL Division Series: Seattle Mariners 0-1 Houston Astros
- 2025 World Series: LA Dodgers 6-5 Toronto Blue Jays
- *Home team listed first
Game Highlights and Key Moments
The scoring opened with Teoscar Hernandez’s second-inning homer for the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani then extended the lead in the third with his own solo shot. The Blue Jays fought back in the fourth, with Alejandro Kirk’s three-run homer and Andres Gimenez’s sacrifice fly giving Toronto a brief 4-2 lead.
Max Scherzer, making history as the first pitcher to appear for four different teams in the World Series, departed in the fifth inning. This opened the door for the Dodgers to rally, with Ohtani driving in runs to tie the game at 4-4.
Toronto briefly regained the lead in the seventh through Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s run-scoring hit, but Ohtani’s second home run of the night tied the score once more at 5-5. The game remained deadlocked through extra innings, with both teams stranding numerous runners and unable to break the tie until Freeman’s heroic blast.
Notable moments included Shohei Ohtani being intentionally walked four times and caught stealing, while veteran Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw made a brief appearance from the bullpen in his final series before retirement.
The series is set to continue with Game 4, where Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers.
World Series Schedule and Results
- Game 1: Blue Jays 11-4 Dodgers
- Game 2: Blue Jays 1-5 Dodgers
- Game 3: Dodgers 6-5 Blue Jays
- Game 4 (in LA): Tuesday, 28 October
- Game 5 (in LA): Wednesday, 29 October
- Game 6* (in Toronto): Friday, 31 October
- Game 7* (in Toronto): Saturday, 1 November
- *If required. Games begin at 20:00 Eastern Time (early morning UK time), with the home team listed first.
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