Dodgers Outlast Blue Jays in 18-Inning Thriller to Take 2-1 Series Lead

The 2025 World Series presented an unforgettable contest on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the Toronto Blue Jays with a score of 6-5 in a staggering 18 innings—nearly seven hours of relentless baseball excitement. Freddie Freeman’s dramatic walk-off home run ultimately concluded this marathon, granting the Dodgers a 2-1 series advantage and leaving fans exhilarated after one of the longest and most intense games documented in World Series history.

Early Fireworks

The Dodgers surged ahead early, bolstered by Teoscar Hernández’s solo home run in the second inning and Shohei Ohtani’s powerful hit in the third. Ohtani was a formidable force throughout the night, successfully reaching base nine times, which included two home runs and four intentional walks. His influential presence at the plate kept the Blue Jays’ pitchers unsettled from the very beginning.

The Blue Jays fought back in the fourth inning when Alejandro Kirk sent a three-run homer soaring to center field, allowing Toronto to seize a 4-3 lead. However, Los Angeles displayed resilience and fought back, with Freddie Freeman tying the game in the seventh inning with a crucial RBI single.

Deadlock Drama

In the ninth inning, the Blue Jays momentarily surged ahead with a score of 5-4 before the Dodgers countered immediately to equalize once again. From that moment onward, neither team was able to score for an astonishing nine consecutive innings. Both lineups encountered multiple opportunities with runners on base, but failed to convert. Exceptional defense, highlighted by a game-saving throw from Hernández, coupled with outstanding pitching, preserved the tie deep into the night.

At last, in the bottom of the 18th inning, Freddie Freeman rose to the occasion and blasted a solo home run to center field off Toronto reliever Brendon Little, bringing this exhausting yet thrilling game to a dramatic close.

What’s Next

The Dodgers now hold a 2-1 series lead, with all the momentum propelling them into Game 4. Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his inaugural World Series start as a pitcher tonight, providing fans with yet another compelling reason to tune in. After an epic nearly seven-hour contest in Game 3, the scene is perfectly set for yet another unforgettable night of baseball in Los Angeles.