The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a close defeat on Monday night, losing 6-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 18-inning thriller during Game 3 of the World Series. This loss gave the Dodgers a 2-1 series lead, with the game showcasing remarkable statistics.
Here are key figures from this memorable showdown:
– 18: The game lasted 18 innings, tying the record for the longest game in World Series history. The previous record was set in 2018 when the Dodgers defeated the Boston Red Sox in Game 3.
– 6 hours 39 minutes: Monday’s game became the second-longest in World Series history, trailing the Dodgers’ 2018 win over Boston that lasted seven hours 20 minutes.
– 27,000: Over 27,000 fans gathered at Rogers Centre for a Game 3 watch party. Toronto is also hosting free viewing events at Nathan Phillips Square for Game 4 and Game 5 in Los Angeles.
– 2: Freddie Freeman made history by hitting two walk-off home runs in World Series games. He previously hit a walk-off grand slam in last season’s World Series opener.
– 3: Shohei Ohtani set a new record by achieving three multi-home run games in a single post-season. He also tied a 119-year-old record with four extra-base hits in a game.
– 9: Ohtani reached base an incredible nine times during the game, including two home runs and two doubles, along with being intentionally walked four times.
– 19: A record-breaking number of pitchers, totaling 19, were used in the game, marking the most ever in a playoff match.
– 609: A total of 609 pitches were thrown during the game, setting a new benchmark for post-season games since 2000.
– 37: The game saw 37 runners left on base, setting a new record for the most runners left stranded in post-season history, with Toronto leaving 19 and Los Angeles leaving 18.
This intense match-up between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers showcased extraordinary performances and set several records, captivating fans worldwide.
