Shohei Ohtani steals the show in record-breaking 18-inning World Series classic
Inside the record-breaking World Series epic
- Shohei Ohtani delivered an extraordinary performance in Game 3 of the World Series, achieving more extra-base hits than any player in the event's history.
- He recorded two home runs and two doubles within the first seven innings, followed by reaching base an unprecedented five consecutive times via walks.
- Ohtani ultimately reached base nine times in total during the 18-inning game, which matched the longest in World Series history.
- The Toronto Blue Jays intentionally walked Ohtani multiple times after his initial four hits, a tactic their manager confirmed would continue.
- Despite his monumental individual effort, Ohtani emphasised the team's 6-5 victory, sealed by Freddie Freeman's walk-off homer, as the most important outcome, ahead of his scheduled pitching appearance in Game 4.