Sport|BaseballFreeman, Dodgers win Game 3 against Toronto, take MLB World Series leadLos Angeles Dodgers outlast Toronto Blue Jays after Freddie Freeman’s 18th inning home run clinches a 2-1 series lead.
## Sports Update: MLB World Series Game 3 Summary
Sports Update: MLB World Series Game 3 Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series on Mon, Oct 28, 2025. The game concluded with a decisive home run by Freddie Freeman in the 18th inning.
Shohei Ohtani contributed significantly with two home runs and two doubles, reaching base nine times and setting a postseason record with five walks, four of which were intentional. Teoscar Hernandez and Alejandro Kirk hit home runs for the Dodgers and Blue Jays, respectively. Ohtani's performance included home runs in the third and seventh innings, marking his fifth home run in the last two home playoff games. The Dodgers utilized a World Series-record 10 pitchers, with Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein delivering six scoreless innings combined.
The game extended to 18 innings, matching the longest in World Series history, previously recorded in Los Angeles in 2018. It lasted 6 hours and 39 minutes, making it the second-longest World Series game by duration. The Dodgers now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
Game 4 is scheduled for Tue, Oct 29, 2025, in Los Angeles, with Shohei Ohtani opposing Toronto right-hander Shane Bieber.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series on Mon, Oct 28, 2025.
Los Angeles right-hander Will Klein (1-0) was credited with the win, striking out five and allowing one hit over four scoreless innings. Brendon Little (0-2) took the loss for Toronto. Eric Lauer of the Blue Jays pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.
The Dodgers initially led 1-0 following Hernandez's home run in the second inning. Toronto briefly took a 4-2 lead in the fourth, featuring a three-run home run by Kirk. The Dodgers equalized in the fifth, and Ohtani's eighth postseason home run tied the score at 5-5 in the seventh inning.
In defensive highlights, Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman made key plays, preventing advancement of Toronto runners in critical late-game situations.
Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a walk-off home run during the 18th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
