The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a close defeat on Monday evening, falling 6-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series after 18 intense innings. This loss gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the series, with some remarkable statistics emerging from the marathon game.
Key figures from this memorable showdown include:
– The game lasted a record-tying 18 innings, ending with Freddie Freeman’s walk-off home run, matching the longest World Series game set in 2018 when the Dodgers faced the Boston Red Sox.
– Clocking in at 6 hours and 39 minutes, Monday’s game became the second-longest in World Series history, trailing behind the Dodgers’ marathon victory over Boston in 2018.
– More than 27,000 fans gathered at Rogers Centre for a Game 3 watch party, with additional free viewing events hosted at Nathan Phillips Square for Games 4 and 5.
– Freeman made history by hitting his second World Series walk-off home run, joining a select group of players with multiple post-season grand slams.
– Dodgers standout Shohei Ohtani achieved a unique milestone, becoming the first player to record three multi-home run games in a single post-season, inching closer to the record for most home runs in a post-season.
– Ohtani also equaled a 119-year-old record by notching four extra-base hits in a single game, solidifying his exceptional performance on the field.
– Ohtani’s remarkable nine times reaching base in the game included a combination of hits, walks, and intentional walks, showcasing his dominance in the victory.
– The game set a new record for the most pitchers used in a playoff game, with the Dodgers deploying 10 pitchers, surpassing previous marks in post-season history.
– A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, marking a significant milestone in post-season play since 2000.
– A total of 37 runners were left on base throughout the game, setting a new high for runners stranded in post-season history, with Toronto and L.A. contributing to the tally.
The thrilling Game 3 encounter between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers captivated fans and players alike, leaving a lasting impression with its extraordinary performances and historic moments.