The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a close defeat on Monday night, losing 6-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 18-inning marathon during Game 3 of the World Series. This loss put the Dodgers ahead 2-1 in the series, with significant statistics emerging during the game.
Here’s a breakdown of key numbers from the memorable clash:
– **18**: The game lasted a staggering 18 innings, tying the record for the longest game in World Series history. This feat matched the record set in 2018 when the Dodgers triumphed over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3.
– **6 hours 39 minutes**: Monday’s game became the second-longest in World Series history, falling behind the 2018 Dodgers-Boston game that stretched over 7 hours and 20 minutes.
– **27,000**: The Rogers Centre welcomed over 27,000 fans for a 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 became the first player ever to hit two walk-off home runs in World Series history. He previously hit a walk-off grand slam in last season’s World Series opener against the New York Yankees.
– **3**: Dodgers’ standout Shohei Ohtani achieved a milestone by becoming the first player with three multi-home run games in a single post-season. Ohtani’s remarkable performance included two homers against Cincinnati, a three-homer game against Milwaukee, and his recent two homers against the Blue Jays.
– **4**: Ohtani equaled a 119-year-old record by hitting four extra-base hits in a single game, matching Frank Isbell’s feat in 1906.
– **9**: Ohtani reached base an impressive nine times in the game, including two home runs, two doubles, and five walks (four intentional). This performance marked a rare achievement, last seen in 1942.
– **19**: The game witnessed a record number of combined pitchers used, with a total of 19 pitchers taking the mound. The Dodgers set a World Series record by utilizing 10 pitchers.
– **609**: A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, surpassing the pitch count of any other post-season game since 2000.
– **37**: A total of 37 runners were left on base, setting a new record for the most runners left on base in a single post-season game.
This intense showdown between the Blue Jays and Dodgers left fans on the edge of their seats, showcasing remarkable performances and setting new records in World Series history.