"Facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series, the two teams played just the second 18-inning game in World Series history. Overall, it lasted six hours and 39 minutes, with the Dodgers prevailing thanks to a home run by Freddie Freeman. To say this was heartbreaking for the Blue Jays and their fans would be an understatement. Game 3 was a pivotal one, as the Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead with at least two more games in California."
"Funnily enough, the other 18-inning game also involved the Dodgers in a Game 3 in Los Angeles. Back in 2018, the Dodgers played host to the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the World Series. Also in the 18th inning with no outs, Max Muncy hit a solo home run to the opposite field to walk off the Red Sox."
"A big part of this was because both the Jays and Dodgers struggled to hit with runners in position and left plenty of runners stranded. In 18 innings, the Jays left 19 runners on, going 2-12 with runners in scoring position. The Dodgers didn't do any better, going 2-14 with runners in scoring position and stranding 18 runners. Both teams emptied all their bullpen, with Eric Lauer of the Blue Jays and Will Klein of the Dodgers having strong performances in extra innings."
An 18-inning World Series Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers lasted six hours and 39 minutes, ending on Freddie Freeman's walk-off home run. The Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead and will return home with at least two games remaining. A previous 18-inning Game 3 also involved the Dodgers in 2018, ending on a walk-off homer. Both teams struggled with runners in scoring position: the Blue Jays went 2-for-12 leaving 19 on base, while the Dodgers went 2-for-14 and left 18. Both bullpens were exhausted. Game 4 matches Shane Bieber against Shohei Ohtani and is effectively a must-win for the Jays.
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