The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the World Series. The game featured multiple lead changes, two home runs from Shohei Ohtani, and concluded in extra innings with a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman. Max Scherzer made history by pitching for a fourth different team in the World Series.
Game Overview and Scoring Summary
Teoscar Hernandez opened the scoring for the Dodgers in the second inning with a home run. Hernandez had struck out in all four of his at-bats in game two. Shohei Ohtani extended the Dodgers' lead to 2-0 with a solo home run in the third inning.
In the top of the fourth inning, the Blue Jays responded. A fielding error by second baseman Tommy Edman allowed two runners on base. Alejandro Kirk then hit his second home run of the series, a three-run shot, giving the Blue Jays a 3-2 lead. Andres Gimenez followed with a sacrifice fly, making the score 4-2.
Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer, who became the first player to pitch for four different teams in the World Series, departed in the fifth inning. The Dodgers then tied the game in the bottom of the fifth. Ohtani's third hit of the night scored Enrique Hernandez. Freddie Freeman then drove in Ohtani from second base, leveling the score at 4-4.
Late Game Action and Extra Innings
In the seventh inning, the Blue Jays regained the lead when Bo Bichette's line drive allowed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to score from first base. Ohtani then hit his second home run of the night, tying the scores again at 5-5. The game remained tied after this.
Both teams stranded multiple baserunners throughout the game and were unable to score with the bases loaded. Ohtani was intentionally walked four times and was caught stealing second base. In the 10th inning, Toronto pinch-runner Davis Schneider was thrown out at home plate. Veteran Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, appearing in what is his final series before retirement, made an appearance from the bullpen.
With both sides having utilized most of their bench players, Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run off reliever Brendon Little in extra innings, securing the win for the Dodgers.
Series Continuation
Game four of the series is scheduled for Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Ohtani is slated to be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers.