
Alejandro Kirk Hits 3-Run Homer
When recounting Monday's Game 3, it may seem like memories are hazy and details are muddled. Yet, it all unfolded in a World Series classic that spanned two days in Eastern Standard Time.
The game featured standout performances from Shohei Ohtani, who hit two home runs, reached base nine times, and almost made no outs except for a slip off a base. After nearly seven hours of play, Freddie Freeman sealed the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-5 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays with a walk-off home run in the 18th inning at Dodger Stadium.
The game tied for the longest World Series match by innings. Both teams had missed opportunities, with each having a runner thrown out at home plate and another trying to advance from first to third. The starting pitchers exited early, pushing both bullpens to their limits. Ohtani's exceptional performance nearly turned the tide in favor of the Dodgers.
The Dodgers utilized all nine relievers, with Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein pitching the final six innings. Clayton Kershaw made a crucial appearance to escape a bases-loaded jam in the 12th inning. The Blue Jays also exhausted their bullpen and bench, resorting to left-hander Brendon Little in the 17th and 18th innings.
Throughout the game, there were pivotal plays and missed opportunities that influenced the outcome. Ohtani's stellar performance was a highlight, with the Blue Jays even intentionally walking him multiple times. The game was a rollercoaster of close calls and game-changing moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.