The LA Dodgers achieved a thrilling victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, held at Dodger Stadium on October 28. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman secured the win with a dramatic 18th-inning walk-off home run, finishing the game with a score of 6-5. This match marked the longest inning record in World Series history, tying with the 2018 matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Dodgers, stretching across 6 hours and 39 minutes.
Freeman, 36 years old, showcased his clutch hitting once again, following last year’s impressive performance where he hit a game-winning grand slam in the 10th inning of Game 1 against the New York Yankees. His walk-off home run now puts the Dodgers ahead in the series with a 2-1 record.
The game began with Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable display, where he batted as the first designated hitter. Ohtani’s performance was noteworthy, recording four hits in nine plate appearances, which included two home runs and a pair of doubles—notably, the first player since 1906 to achieve four extra-base hits in a single World Series game. He made a significant impact by hitting a solo homer in the seventh inning to tie the game at 5-5.
The Dodgers initially took the lead when Teoscar Hernández hit a solo home run, followed by Ohtani’s second home run of the game, putting them at 2-0. However, Toronto surged back with a three-run home run from Alejandro Kirk in the fourth inning, turning the score to 4-2 in favor of the Blue Jays.
The Dodgers quickly responded, leveling the score at 4-4 by the fifth inning with a combination of effective batting from Kiké Hernández and Ohtani, along with Freeman’s timely hit. As the game progressed, Vancouver regained the lead briefly, only for Ohtani to respond again. The Blue Jays’ strategy included intentionally walking Ohtani several times to minimize his impact, but Dodgers’ bullpen remained robust, featuring multiple pitchers—including notable performances from Clayton Kershaw and rookie Sasaki Roki.
The intensity of the game carried on with numerous pitching changes and strategic decisions that maintained a competitive atmosphere until Freeman’s final blow. The two teams are scheduled to meet again at the same venue for Game 4 on October 29, with Ohtani expected to pitch for the Dodgers against Shane Bieber of the Blue Jays. The anticipation for the next game continues to build as both teams look to secure a vital win in the series.