The Toronto Blue Jays came up short on Monday evening, suffering a 6-5 defeat in an 18-inning battle against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. This loss gave the Dodgers a 2-1 series lead in a highly memorable matchup that produced some remarkable statistics.
Here are key figures to remember from this epic clash:
– 18: The game’s duration spanned 18 innings, tying the record for the longest World Series game in history. This achievement matched the record set in 2018 when the Dodgers triumphed over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 after 18 innings.
– 6 hours 39 minutes: Monday’s game ranked as the second-longest in World Series history, falling short of the 7 hours 20 minutes mark from the Dodgers’ victory over Boston in 2018.
– 27,000: The Rogers Centre welcomed over 27,000 fans for a Game 3 watch party. Additionally, the City of Toronto organized free viewing events at Nathan Phillips Square for Game 4 and Game 5 in Los Angeles.
– 2: Freddie Freeman became the first player ever to hit two walk-off home runs in a single World Series game. This impressive feat added to his grand slam in last year’s World Series opener against the New York Yankees.
– 3: Dodgers’ standout Shohei Ohtani made history by achieving three multi-home run games in a single post-season, including his performance in the recent victory against the Blue Jays. Ohtani’s exceptional play also saw him tie a record set 119 years ago with four extra-base hits.
– 9: Ohtani reached base an incredible nine times during the game, showcasing his prowess with two home runs, two doubles, and five walks – four of which were intentional. This achievement mirrored past baseball legends like Stan Hack, Max Carey, and Johnny Burnett.
– 19: The game saw a record-breaking total of 19 pitchers utilized, marking the highest number ever in a playoff game. The Dodgers set a new World Series record by using 10 pitchers, surpassing previous marks set by other teams in playoff history.
– 609: A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, surpassing post-season records dating back to at least 2000.
– 37: A staggering 37 runners were left on base, setting a new post-season record with Toronto leaving 19 runners and Los Angeles leaving 18 stranded.
The intense Game 3 between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers will be remembered for its marathon duration and remarkable individual performances.