The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a close defeat on Monday night, losing 6-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series after 18 intense innings. The Dodgers now lead the series 2-1, with some remarkable statistics emerging from the game.
Here are key numbers from the memorable showdown:
– 18: The game lasted for 18 innings, tying the record for the longest game in World Series history, matching a record set in 2018 between the Dodgers and the Red Sox.
– 6 hours 39 minutes: Monday’s game became the second-longest in World Series history, falling just short of the Dodgers’ marathon win over Boston seven years ago.
– 27,000: Over 27,000 fans attended the Game 3 watch party at Rogers Centre, while free viewing parties are being held at Nathan Phillips Square for Game 4 and Game 5.
– 2: Freddie Freeman made history by hitting his second World Series walk-off home run, becoming one of the few players to achieve this feat in postseason history.
– 3: Shohei Ohtani became the first player ever to have three multi-home run games in a single postseason, inching closer to the record for most homers in a single postseason.
– 4: Ohtani tied a 119-year-old record with four extra-base hits in a game, matching the achievement of Frank Isbell in 1906.
– 9: Ohtani reached base an incredible nine times during the game, including two home runs, two doubles, and five intentional walks.
– 19: The game saw a record number of combined pitchers used, with the Dodgers setting a new World Series record by utilizing 10 pitchers.
– 609: A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, setting a new high for postseason games since at least 2000.
– 37: A staggering 37 runners were left on base, setting a new postseason record for the most runners left stranded.
The game was a true test of endurance and skill, with both teams showcasing remarkable performances and setting new milestones in the World Series history.
