Los Angeles – In a night that stretched into the early hours of the morning, where fans’ hearts pounded with every pitch and every bat, the Los Angeles Dodgers turned Game 3 of the 2025 World Series into an epic affair. After 18 of the most dramatic innings in history, Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run to help the Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5, taking a 2-1 lead in the series finale.
“This was one of the most unbelievable games I’ve ever been a part of,” Freeman said, still shaking in his post-game interview. “We didn’t just play ball — we played with our hearts.”
From the very beginning, the game at Dodger Stadium had the feel of a marathon. Tyler Glasnow faced Max Scherzer, two faces representing two generations of pitchers. The Dodgers took an early lead on Teoscar Hernández’s solo homer in the second, but the Blue Jays responded with a powerful strike: catcher Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run homer in the fourth, giving Toronto a 4–2 lead.
Just as the Dodgers seemed about to fall, superstar Shohei Ohtani appeared—and made history. He hit two home runs, added two doubles, and became the first player in World Series history to have four extra-base hits in a single game. Not only that, Ohtani was “intentionally avoided” for four consecutive walks, another record that has yet to be reached.
“He makes the whole stadium tremble every time he steps up to the plate,” manager Dave Roberts said. “If Ohtani doesn’t hit, it’s because they’re so scared of him.”
As the clock ticked past midnight, the game was still in limbo. The bullpens of both teams were exhausted, the spectators were tired, but no one was moving from their seats. Each swing was a heartbeat. Every time the pitcher took a breath, the city fell silent.
The 18th inning — fateful. With the score tied 5-5, Freddie Freeman stepped to the plate, his face alight with calm. His swing hit the bat, and the ball soared into the Los Angeles night — a historic walk-off home run. The Dodgers erupted. The entire team rushed onto the field, embracing Freeman amid flares and raucous cheers.
“That moment … I’ll carry with me forever,” Freeman said, tears welling up in his eyes. “Not because I was a hero, but because we didn’t give up — not once.”
Though he wasn’t the one to finish, Shohei Ohtani was the spirit of the night. He reached base nine times, a record never before seen in postseason history. After each hit, the stands erupted. When he was deliberately dodged four times in a row, whistles of protest rang out across the field.
“He’s the embodiment of will,” Freeman said of his teammate. “When Ohtani smiled under pressure, everyone believed we could win – even in the 18th inning.”
According to Baseball Reference, a team leading 2–1 after Game 3 at home has a 70% chance of winning the World Series. With momentum on their side, the Dodgers have a chance to rewrite their destiny – their first title in the Shohei Ohtani era.
Dave Roberts closed the press conference with a smile: “Today was more than just a win. This is proof that there is still magic in baseball.”
In short: Game 3 of the 2025 World Series was more than just a game – it was a story of resilience, where Freddie Freeman etched his name into history and Shohei Ohtani turned baseball into art.
Los Angeles didn’t just win – they made the world believe that magic really does exist under the skies of Dodger Stadium.
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