On Monday, October 27th, the Dodgers and the Blue Jays played Game 3 of the 2025 World Series at Dodgers Stadium. The game lasted 18 innings and was super intense. The Dodgers won 6‑5, tying the record for the longest World Series game by innings.
The Saugus Scroll Interviewed Ryder Gossard, a sophomore at Saugus High School:
What was your favorite moment from Game 3?
Honestly, the moment when the ball finally left the park in the 18th inning. You could feel the knock out of everyone in the stadium. Also, whenever a batter got walked intentionally five times in a row.
Why do you think this game was so special?
It lasted forever and both teams kept fighting. You didn’t think when it got to the 14th or 15th inning that it would end soon, but it finally did.
Did you think the Blue Jays had a chance to win?
Yeah, I did until the very end. They had the lead in the 4th with a big homer, and for a while it looked like maybe they’d pull it off. But the Dodgers kept coming back.
Some of the best plays that happened were when Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers hit two home runs and two doubles, and reached base nine times in the game (including five walks), a postseason record kind of night. The Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk crushed a three‑run homer in the 4th inning which put the Blue Jays ahead for a while. Finally, the walk‑off home run by Freddie Freeman in the 18th inning ended it: Dodgers 6, Blue Jays 5. Also, there were tons of bullpen swings and relief pitchers, both teams exhausting too many people just to stay in the game. It showed how deep an endurance test this was.
At the start, the Blue Jays went up strong with that Kirk homer and looked like they might dominate. The Dodgers kept chipping away though. Ohtani’s hits changed the game‑flow big time. The game kept being tied and tied, and after nine innings the players just kept returning to the mound and taking at‑bats. Finally, in the 18th inning, Freeman ended the marathon. Because of that, the Dodgers took a 2‑1 series lead. It lasted 6 hours and 39 minutes, which is crazy long for baseball.
Here are the standout players: Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers): That night he just dominated everything offensively. Freddie Freeman (Dodgers): For coming up with the walk‑off homer when it counted most. Alejandro Kirk (Blue Jays): For his big homer and giving his team a strong lead early. Also, the many relief pitchers on the Dodgers’ side who held the Blue Jays off during extra innings deserve a shout‑out for endurance.
Three things we learned from this game: 1. Endurance wins games: A normal game is 9 innings, but this one went 18, so teams need to be ready for long after the “normal” finish. 2. Every plate appearance counts: Ohtani reaching base nine times, including walks and extra‑base hits, shows that being persistent and taking your chances matters.
3. Momentum can shift late: Even though the Blue Jays had the lead in the 4th, the Dodgers didn’t give up and grabbed it in the 18th. Shows that you can’t think you’ve got it until the final out.
Game 3 was one of those games you’ll tell your friends about: long, tense, full of momentum swings, and ending in dramatic style. Even though the Blue Jays played hard and had their chances, the Dodgers pulled through. Overall, it was one of the best games of the World Series and is definitely a game to be remembered.
