Freeman’s 18th-inning homer secures Dodgers’ 2-1 lead over Blue Jays

Oct 28, 2025 at 06:34 AM CDT

Julia Marshall (Morning Digital Producer)

The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a marathon 18-inning thriller, winning 6-5 and taking a 2-1 series lead. — Image credit: Brynn Anderson / The Associated Press

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Summary

World Series marathon

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an 18-inning game, which lasted six hours and 39 minutes.

Player performances

Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and two doubles in the game, setting a record for extra-base hits in a World Series game, as stated in the article.

Upcoming games

The article outlines the remaining World Series schedule, with potential games on October 28, 29, 31 and November 1, all starting at 8 p.m.

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Monday night saw a World Series classic for the history books. The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a marathon 18-inning thriller, winning 6-5 and taking a 2-1 series lead.

Shohei Ohtani delivered an impressive performance with two home runs and two doubles, setting a record for extra-base hits in a World Series game.

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But it was Freddie Freeman who sealed the win. He smashed a solo homer in the 18th inning to end a game that lasted six hours and 39 minutes.

In total, 609 pitches, 19 pitchers, 25 position players and 27 runners left on base.

The Dodgers are now two wins away from winning back-to-back World Series titles, and perhaps their third title since 2020.

However, the Blue Jays still have hope if they can get three more wins under their belt.

Remaining games

The remaining World Series schedule is as follows:

Game 4: Tuesday, October 28 – 8 p.m.
Game 5: Wednesday, October 29 – 8 p.m.
Game 6 (If needed): Friday, October 31 – 8 p.m.
Game 7 (If needed): Saturday, November 1 – 8 p.m.

All World Series games will air on Fox. Anyone who doesn’t have a cable subscription can tune into FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports app and Fox’s new streaming platform, FOX One.

Fox is also available on Fubo, which offers a free trial for the first seven days, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

Julia Marshall (Morning Digital Producer)

Julia Marshall is a morning digital producer at Straight Arrow News. Thanks to her extensive newsroom experience, Julia has a keen eye for news and extensive experience in writing and editing content across all topics and platforms.

Jason K. Morrell (Morning Managing Editor) and Devan Markham (Morning Digital Producer) contributed to this report.

Tags: Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, World Series, baseball

Why this story matters

A World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays set records with an 18-inning game, showcasing remarkable individual and team performances that could impact the series outcome and baseball history.

Record-setting performance

The game featured new records, including Shohei Ohtani’s record for extra-base hits and the extraordinary duration and intensity of play, highlighting exceptional athletic achievement and the unique challenges of playoff baseball.

Team resilience and strategy

Both teams demonstrated resilience by sustaining high-level play through 18 innings with extensive use of their roster, emphasizing the importance of depth and tactical decision-making in championship contexts.

Championship implications

The Dodgers’ win puts them closer to consecutive titles, while the Blue Jays must make a comeback, making the remaining games crucial for both teams and maintaining strong fan and media engagement.

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Community reaction

Local fans remained at Dodger Stadium late into the night, with over 52,000 spectators witnessing the marathon game and erupting in celebration after the decisive home run according to multiple sources. Players described the game as emotionally draining but exhilarating.

Global impact

Shohei Ohtani’s historic performance and international acclaim have generated worldwide interest, with his dual-threat abilities resonating among global baseball fans and increasing international media attention on the World Series.

Oppo research

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider emphasized that "the Dodgers didn’t win the World Series today, they won a game" and indicated his team would be ready to respond in the upcoming matchup.

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Sources

The Associated Press

Bias comparison

Media outlets on the left highlight the game as a "historic," "marathon" "thrilling" event, using terms like "weird" and "dramatic," and including interactive elements.
Media outlets in the center maintain a neutral tone, focusing on factual outcomes and specific player statistics like Ohtani's "four extra-base hits," which left and right de-emphasize.
Media outlets on the right frame it as an "epic 18-inning classic," employing highly emotive language such as "hysterics" and reverent descriptions of "timeless and terrific Dodger Stadium," also noting its "6 hours and 42 minutes" duration.

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Key points from the Left

Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series.
This victory occurred at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025.
Freeman's dramatic walk-off home run marked his second consecutive World Series game-winning hit, showcasing his performance in high-pressure situations.
The Dodgers celebrated Freeman's achievement with enthusiasm on the field after the game.

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Key points from the Center

On Monday, Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star, set and tied multiple World Series records at Dodger Stadium as Freddie Freeman, Dodgers first baseman, hit a walk-off homer to win Game 3 of the 119th World Series.
An 18-inning game tied for the longest World Series contest gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 series lead with the next two games at Dodger Stadium.
He hit two home runs and two doubles, reaching base nine times with five walks, four intentional, against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night.
The win put the Dodgers ahead 2-1 in the series with the next two games at Dodger Stadium, and Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Ohtani's performance matched century-old marks, joining Frank Isbell as one of the only players with four extra-base hits and becoming the first in Major League Baseball with three multi-home run postseason games.

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Key points from the Right

Freddie Freeman hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 18th inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in World Series Game 3.
Freeman's homer made him the first player in MLB postseason history to hit multiple walk-off home runs in the World Series.
Shohei Ohtani contributed significantly, hitting two home runs and reaching base nine times during the game, setting a World Series record.
The game lasted 6 hours and 39 minutes, tying the mark for the longest game in World Series history.

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