The Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed in a historic Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, edging the Toronto Blue Jays 6–5 after a marathon 18-inning battle at Dodger Stadium. Freddie Freeman sealed the victory with a dramatic walk-off home run, while Shohei Ohtani delivered another record-breaking performance that electrified fans deep into the night.
Freeman Ends 6-Hour Epic With Walk-Off Blast
After nearly seven hours of tense baseball, Freeman launched a 406-foot homer to center field off Toronto reliever Brendon Little, ending the longest World Series game by innings in postseason history. The shot gave the Dodgers a 2–1 lead in the best-of-seven series and put them one step closer to clinching the championship at home — something the franchise hasn’t done since 1963.
The home run marked Freeman’s second World Series walk-off in as many years. Last season, he hit a game-ending grand slam in Game 1 against the Yankees, cementing his reputation as one of baseball’s most clutch hitters.
Ohtani Makes History With Record-Breaking Night
Shohei Ohtani put on a show of his own, going 4-for-4 with two home runs and two doubles before being intentionally walked five times. His ninth time reaching base set a new Major League postseason record, surpassing an 83-year-old mark. Ohtani’s power display tied the game 5–5 in the seventh inning with his second solo shot of the night.
The two-way superstar is scheduled to start on the mound for Game 4, where he’ll aim to push Los Angeles to the brink of another title.
Dodgers’ Bullpen Outlasts Toronto in Marathon Finish
Rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki played a crucial role in the late innings, escaping multiple jams in the eighth and ninth to keep the Dodgers alive. Reliever Will Klein, the last man standing in the bullpen, threw a career-high 72 pitches over four scoreless innings to earn the win.
For Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette led the offense, combining for key hits that briefly put the Blue Jays ahead in the seventh inning. However, Freeman’s heroics in the 18th erased their efforts and delivered a classic postseason moment for the ages.
Dodgers Take Series Lead, Eyes Set on Championship
With the thrilling Game 3 victory, the Dodgers now hold a 2–1 advantage in the World Series. Game 4 will feature Ohtani on the mound as Los Angeles looks to extend its lead and move one win away from securing back-to-back championships.
Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, World Series 2025, MLB Playoffs, Walk-Off Home Run, 18-Inning Game, Roki Sasaki, Will Klein, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette
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