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Dodgers Edge Blue Jays in Historic 18-Inning Thriller

10/29/2025

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Summary

Dodgers' Epic Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in 18 innings, the longest game in World Series history, after Freddie Freeman (Dodgers) walked off in the 18th.
Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani reached base nine times and hit two home runs in the marathon game.
The Blue Jays rebounded in Game 4 with a 6-2 win, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. delivered a two-run homer.
Shane Bieber pitched well.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 World Series saw the Boston Red Sox defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games, marking the Red Sox's ninth championship overall and fourth in 15 years. This matchup echoed their 1916 encounter, where the Red Sox also triumphed in five games. The series highlighted the Red Sox's dominance, as they finished the regular season with a franchise-record 108 wins.

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Dodgers' Epic Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in 18 innings, the longest game in World Series history, after Freddie Freeman (Dodgers) walked off in the 18th.
Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani reached base nine times and hit two home runs in the marathon game.
The Blue Jays rebounded in Game 4 with a 6-2 win, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. delivered a two-run homer.
Shane Bieber pitched well.

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