The Toronto Blue Jays came up short on Monday evening, succumbing 6-5 in 18 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. This defeat put the Dodgers ahead 2-1 in the series, with the game showcasing impressive statistics.
Here are the key figures from this memorable showdown:
– 18: The epic game lasted for 18 innings, matching the record for the longest game in World Series history. The previous record was established 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, trailing the 2018 Dodgers victory over Boston that lasted seven hours and 20 minutes.
– 27,000: More than 27,000 fans gathered at Rogers Centre 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. His first one was in last year’s World Series opener against the New York Yankees.
– 3: Dodgers’ standout Shohei Ohtani achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first player to record three multi-home run games in a single post-season. Ohtani’s exceptional performance included two home runs in the latest victory.
– 4: Ohtani equaled a longstanding record by hitting four extra-base hits in a game, matching a record set 119 years ago.
– 9: Ohtani reached base an impressive nine times in the game, which included two home runs, two doubles, and being intentionally walked four times.
– 19: The game set a new record for the most pitchers used in a playoff game, with a total of 19 pitchers taking the mound.
– 609: A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, the highest in a post-season game since 2000.
– 37: The game also saw a record number of runners left on base, with 37 runners stranded throughout the game.
These remarkable numbers illustrate the intense and historic nature of Game 3 between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers.
