Dodgers Clinch World Series Thriller Behind Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Homer and Shohei Ohtani's Historic Performance
In a jaw-dropping 18-inning marathon game that pushed the Dodgers' stamina to the limit, Los Angeles emerged victorious against Toronto, thanks in large part to an unforgettable display of heroics from ace Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani, the Japanese sensation who has been on fire throughout the postseason, delivered another masterclass performance, tying a 119-year-old MLB record with four extra-base hits. His historic night included two home runs and five walks – including five consecutive ones in the eighth inning – cementing his status as one of the greatest postseason players of all time.
The Blue Jays' decision to intentionally walk Ohtani multiple times proved to be a wise move, but ultimately backfired as the Dodgers' lineup took advantage of their teammates' struggles. After falling behind 5-4 in the seventh inning, Ohtani tied the game with a majestic 401-foot homer to left-center.
The Dodgers went on to take the lead in the eighth, but the Blue Jays refused to give up. Toronto continued to push the game into extra innings, only for Ohtani to once again rise to the occasion. With two outs in the 18th inning, he launched a walk-off solo homer off Max Scherzer, securing the win for the Dodgers.
Ohtani's incredible performance set a new record for most extra-base hits in a postseason game – one shy of Andre Dawson's mark. The Los Angeles star also became the first player to reach base nine times in a single postseason game since Stan Hack in 1942.
The Dodgers' victory marked their third win in the World Series, with Ohtani set to start on the mound for Game 4 against Toronto. With his impressive postseason resume now firmly established, the stage is set for Ohtani to take center stage in the final games of the championship series.
For the Blue Jays, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, especially after their manager intentionally walked Ohtani multiple times throughout the game. Nevertheless, Toronto showed remarkable resilience and determination, pushing the Dodgers to the limit before ultimately succumbing to the ace's heroics.
In a jaw-dropping 18-inning marathon game that pushed the Dodgers' stamina to the limit, Los Angeles emerged victorious against Toronto, thanks in large part to an unforgettable display of heroics from ace Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani, the Japanese sensation who has been on fire throughout the postseason, delivered another masterclass performance, tying a 119-year-old MLB record with four extra-base hits. His historic night included two home runs and five walks – including five consecutive ones in the eighth inning – cementing his status as one of the greatest postseason players of all time.
The Blue Jays' decision to intentionally walk Ohtani multiple times proved to be a wise move, but ultimately backfired as the Dodgers' lineup took advantage of their teammates' struggles. After falling behind 5-4 in the seventh inning, Ohtani tied the game with a majestic 401-foot homer to left-center.
The Dodgers went on to take the lead in the eighth, but the Blue Jays refused to give up. Toronto continued to push the game into extra innings, only for Ohtani to once again rise to the occasion. With two outs in the 18th inning, he launched a walk-off solo homer off Max Scherzer, securing the win for the Dodgers.
Ohtani's incredible performance set a new record for most extra-base hits in a postseason game – one shy of Andre Dawson's mark. The Los Angeles star also became the first player to reach base nine times in a single postseason game since Stan Hack in 1942.
The Dodgers' victory marked their third win in the World Series, with Ohtani set to start on the mound for Game 4 against Toronto. With his impressive postseason resume now firmly established, the stage is set for Ohtani to take center stage in the final games of the championship series.
For the Blue Jays, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, especially after their manager intentionally walked Ohtani multiple times throughout the game. Nevertheless, Toronto showed remarkable resilience and determination, pushing the Dodgers to the limit before ultimately succumbing to the ace's heroics.
i mean who else can say they've got 4 extra base hits in a single postseason game?!? shohei ohtani is literally a god 
he tied a record and broke my heart with his walk off homer 
max scherzer's face was priceless tho 
can't wait to see what's next for the dodgers, game 4 is gonna be lit 
. Four extra-base hits in one game? mind blown 
. The Blue Jays should be super proud of their team's resilience and determination, it was an epic battle all the way to the end 
. Can't wait for Game 4 and Ohtani's next move 
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! I'm not even kidding, 5 walks in a row is insane 
and I think he's gonna carry them all the way to the championship title 
. The Blue Jays gave it their all but just couldn't keep up with Ohtani's magic 
. Can we talk about this guy for a million?! 
, can you believe that Shohei Ohtani just had a record-breaking performance? I mean, four extra-base hits in one game is insane! 
He's literally on fire right now and I'm so hyped for him! The Dodgers are on top of the World Series and I think they've got this in the bag. 
what's next for him? will he try to do it again? the dodgers are on fire right now and i'm loving every minute of it 
. Bring it on for Game 4! 
. it's no surprise he's setting records left and right - the dude is a beast on the mound 
. can't wait to see if they can keep their momentum going 
max scherzer got wrecked off him 
the dodgers are so lucky to have him on their team 
. Max Scherzer, though... what were you thinking, man? 
Just kidding, it's all part of the game! 
. Ohtani's stats are already off the charts, and now he's got that World Series ring to go with it 
. The real question is, what will he do next? Will he retire or try for another championship? Only time will tell 
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can't believe max scherzer got walked off by him 
! Four extra-base hits in one game?! That's wild 
. I'm so hyped for Game 4 now 
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